Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
15.9°C
2.9° 

Bruces Beauties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 5,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 26th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer for Bruces Beauties over the next couple weeks. This is a reef setup, so it holds a lot more together than a beach break, but we’re dealing with some proper mood swings in the forecast.

First up, the water's running *much colder than normal* for this time of year, at about 61°F, nearly five and a half degrees below average. That’s a noticeable chill, so wetty up properly.

Right now, we’ve got a dead start. No surf to speak of on the 25th of August with zero energy, and the wind’s side-off but that doesn’t matter with no swell. Don’t bother paddling out.

The 26th picks up in size but turns into a write-off. Wednesday morning brings an 12ft southerly swell, but the wind’s cross-onshore and strong at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That energy is huge though, but it's unsurfable. Wednesday afternoon is the same story: 10ft, cross-onshore, messy.

Thursday the 27th flips into something rideable if you’re sharp. Morning shows a 7ft SSW groundswell with a nice long 12-second period and light offshore from the NE at 6 mph. There’s a lot of push, but clean offshore windows will make it *very good*. This one is for advanced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners – and the break is *inconsistent*, so you’ll be sitting and waiting for the set waves, but when they come, they’ll be clean and lined up.

Saturday the 30th rolls in with much smaller 5ft SSE swell and very short period (7 seconds). Wind is offshore and fresh, so it’s clean but weak. Not worth getting excited about.

Sunday the 31st sees the swell drop right off to about 2ft with almost no energy. Glassy conditions though, so it’s a good day for a longboard if you’re desperate, but really flat.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From the 1st of September right through to the 3rd, there’s nothing – barely any swell and strong winds. That’s a solid three-day gap with no recommendations.

Things wake up on the 4th of September. Friday afternoon looks like a standout session for experienced crew. We get an 12ft SE swell with moderate offshore wind at 16 mph from the SSW. The period is a bit short at 9 seconds, but the energy is strong, and the offshore wind will groom it nicely. This is big, powerful, and clean – *excellent* for those with a bit of nerve.

After that, the 5th and 6th are messy with strong cross-onshore winds, and the 7th shows a bit of waist-high stuff but nothing to rave about.

Into the second week, the 8th of September gives a bit of hope. Tuesday morning brings a 3ft S swell with a 12-second period, light cross-off wind. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean and fun for a grovelly session.

The 9th is back to average with onshore wind and lumpy 5ft waste.

The best on offer: Thursday the 27th of August morning, and then that big, offshore Friday afternoon on the 4th of September. If you can get out for the 4th, that’s the real heavyweight session – clean, powerful punch for experts only.

Stay keen, keep an eye on that wind.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning).

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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1578
5590
4748
2045
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1100
827
483
403
454
307
231
198
154
114
52
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52
71
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:46AM1.43m
3:09PM1.50m
3:14AM1.52m
3:35PM1.62m
3:42AM1.59m
4:01PM1.70m
4:10AM1.63m
4:28PM1.75m
4:38AM1.63m
4:56PM1.76m
5:08AM1.59m
5:26PM1.72m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.35m
8:57AM0.20m
9:13PM0.24m
9:22AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:48AM0.04m
10:08PM0.08m
10:14AM-0.00m
10:37PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.05m
11:10AM0.03m
11:38PM0.10m
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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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