
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with 1,288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruces Beauties this week:
The surf forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Bruces Beauties. Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a grind. We’ve got some solid swell pulses on the horizon, but the wind is going to be a total bastard for most of it, and the surf quality is just not there. It’s a real test of patience.
The first real window of opportunity doesn’t kick off until Monday the 3rd of August. For the whole week before that, from Tuesday the 28th of July right through Sunday the 2nd, it’s a write-off. Either the wind is howling onshore, or the conditions are just too messy to bother paddling out. It’s a long stretch of flat, lumpy nothing.
So, let’s talk about the good stuff. Monday the 3rd of August is where it finally turns. The morning shows a 6 ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, and the wind swings to a light westerly, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy hits 937 (moderate) – there’s some push in the water. It’s a proper reef break, so it handles that east swell well. Then, on Monday afternoon, it gets even better. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the south, the swell holds at 6 ft, and the period stays at 10 seconds. That’s clean, lined-up surf. This is your standout – the best on offer in the whole outlook.
After that, Tuesday the 4th of August is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is a write-off with onshore wind, but the afternoon session could be alright. The swell drops to 4 ft, but with glassy conditions and a 9-second period, it’ll be small and clean – a fun little board option.
Now, looking further out, we get a big pulse. Tuesday the 11th of August afternoon sees a massive 15 ft swell from the SSW, with a very long 14-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 6949 (very strong). That’s a serious groundswell. But the wind is a gentle cross-onshore at 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit choppy. This is a big, powerful swell for experts only. This spot is a reef, so that long period, heavy swell should setup some proper pits, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Then Wednesday the 12th of August is the real payoff. The morning brings a glassy 8 ft swell from the south, period at 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 1439 (strong). The afternoon is almost as good with a 6 ft swell from the SSW, a light cross-off wind, and 1073 (strong) energy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, clean, and powerful. This is the second standout – a big, clean day for the crew who can handle it.
One thing to remember, Bruces Beauties is an inconsistent reef break, so it doesn’t fire all the time. When it does, like on those standouts, it’s worth the wait. The water temp is sitting around 66°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The rest of the window after that drops off fast into small weak swell. So, your play is the 3rd of August, the 11th of August afternoon for the big stuff, and the 12th of August for the clean, heavy lines.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
373 | 238 | 540 | 627 | 280 | 371 | 461 | 481 | 651 | 604 | 1010 | 798 | 798 | 1252 | 1104 | 670 | 739 | 575 | 524 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | 4:02PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.53m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:34AM1.56m | 4:58PM1.62m | 5:03AM1.55m | 5:27PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.52m | 5:56PM1.63m | 6:04AM1.46m | 6:29PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.24m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:44AM0.07m | 11:03PM0.18m | 11:11AM0.06m | 11:34PM0.18m | 11:39AM0.09m | 00:06AM0.21m | 12:10PM0.15m | 00:42AM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | SW 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
2708 | 2141 | 1387 | 1347 | 1444 | 1127 | 1011 | 933 | 669 | 451 | 248 | 798 | 150 | 929 | 739 | 670 | 739 | 575 | 524 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | — | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
— | 89 | — | 627 | 280 | 371 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 164 | 76 | 295 | 374 | 380 | 423 | 273 | 563 | 396 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | S 13 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 4 | SW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 4 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 362 | 7 | 258 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — |
373 | 238 | 540 | 392 | — | — | 461 | 481 | 651 | 604 | 1010 | — | 798 | 1252 | 1104 | — | — | 13 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 191 | 176 | 191 | 3 | 61 | 191 | 134 | 165 | 176 | 134 | 43 | 134 | 10 | 4 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
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Information about the Bruces Beauties Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bruces Beauties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bruces Beauties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bruces Beauties surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bruces Beauties) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bruces Beauties may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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