Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next 16 days.
Honestly, it's a real mixed bag. We've got one standout session that's worth circling on the calendar, but a lot of the rest is either too small, too windy, or just plain messy. The only break showing any real promise is Bruces Beauties, a reef setup that rarely breaks, so when it does, you better be ready.
First up, the best of the best. Friday afternoon, August 28th is the one to get excited about. We've got a solid 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds pushing through about 869 (moderate wave energy). The wind is swinging offshore, which is a massive plus for a reef like this—it'll be clean and lined up. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 62°F, so a good wetsuit is a must. This is the pick of the window.
The rest of the first week is a write-off. The swell hangs around, but the wind is a problem. Saturday morning has a 19 mph cross-off wind, which is just not ideal for that clean face you want. By Sunday, the swell drops to 2ft, and it's small and weak until... well, until the end of the first week. From Monday, August 31st through to Thursday, September 3rd, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the energy is low (mostly under 200).
Then things get interesting, but not in a good way. On Thursday, September 3rd, the swell jumps to 5ft, but it's a short, choppy 6-second period from the ESE, and we're getting hammered by 28-31 mph cross-shore winds. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. This continues into the weekend of September 4th and 5th, with a massive but completely blown-out 10ft+ swell. The energy is huge (over 2000), but the wind is a near-gale cross-onshore, so it's a total mess. The long period swell on the 6th and 7th (17-18 seconds, SSW) is a big one, but it's still a cross-off wind and while it might offer some deep water lines, the tide and wind could make it tricky.
The second week is a lot quieter. From Monday, September 8th, the swell drops right back down to 4ft or less, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy. There's a glimmer on Thursday, September 10th, with a light offshore breeze and a tiny 2ft swell, but it's just not enough to get excited about. The final fling on Saturday, September 12th sees an 8ft ESE swell push through, but the wind is cross-on, so it'll be a bit of a bumpy ride. The energy is moderate (1312), but it's not a clean, epic day.
So, the takeaway: if you're keen, you've got that one good window on Friday afternoon, August 28th. After that, it's a long gap of poor conditions until the middle of the second week, and even then, it's nothing to write home about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
415 | 344 | 384 | 260 | 233 | 202 | 112 | 74 | 46 | 108 | 100 | 68 | 63 | 47 | 44 | 39 | 24 | 173 | 179 | 107 | 469 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.70m | 4:10AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:26PM1.72m | 5:39AM1.52m | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | |||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | E 11 | E 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
415 | 312 | 384 | 220 | 233 | 230 | 309 | 660 | 1182 | 974 | 857 | 794 | 1107 | 1584 | 1645 | 9055 | 7222 | 3913 | 2693 | 2121 | 702 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 7 | SSW 12 |
305 | 344 | 233 | 260 | 230 | 202 | 112 | 464 | 46 | 108 | 100 | 68 | 63 | 47 | 44 | 39 | 24 | — | — | 107 | 469 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 7 | S 10 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 |
121 | 213 | 114 | 222 | 164 | 66 | 20 | 74 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
5 | — | — | 24 | 67 | 61 | 723 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | 173 | 179 | 104 | 293 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 10 | 134 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 191 | 191 | 191 | 658 | 641 |
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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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