
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Jul 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get into it.
Alright, we've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead over the next 16 days at Bruces Beauties. The first week is a real struggle with very little to get excited about, but the second week has some serious potential that'll have the local crew buzzing.
The early part of the run is flat out grim. From Thursday the 16th right through until about Monday the 20th, the surf is mostly small, weak, and messy. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often well under 100. You're looking at ankle-to-knee-high dribble for days. There's a brief window on Saturday the 18th morning where a 4ft S swell rolls in with a moderate energy (439), and a light W cross-off wind, making it look clean. But it's inconsistent and the quality is just ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit.
The real standout, without a doubt, is Wednesday the 29th of July. That morning at Bruces Beauties is shaping up as an absolute gem. We're talking a 10ft SSW groundswell, with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined swell energy is a massive 6287, which is a powerful, deep ocean pulse. This is a reef break that's exposed, and with that long period, it's going to be a proper, clean, heaving right-hander. This is purely for experts though; anything over 8ft at this kind of spot is a serious handful. The crowd situation is listed as "sometimes", so you can expect a few of the local chargers to be out, but it's not the zoo it could be.
Before that, the weekend of the 26th and 27th of July has some size, but it's compromised. On Sunday the 26th, the swell hits 11-12ft (SSW, 15 seconds) but with a bumpy cross-onshore wind. The energy is massive (8646), but it'll be a messy, lumpy beast. The standout morning of the 27th of July offers an 8ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore wind, making it clean and powerful. That's a good day for experienced surfers, but the afternoon gets ruined by a strong cross-onshore breeze.
Later in the week, on the 31st of July, the swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft, but it's from the ESE with a shorter period (9 seconds). The wind is glassy again in the morning, so it'll be clean and fun. The energy is still moderate (989), so it's a good option for a larger crew if the big days are too much.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, but the second week has a clear standout on the 29th of July. That's the one to circle. The 27th is also a solid option for the experienced punter. Keep an eye on the wind forecasts for the 26th, because if it cleans up, it could be wild.
Stay wet, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
146 | 108 | 73 | 72 | 78 | 367 | 311 | 178 | 154 | 104 | 244 | 282 | 367 | 414 | 1241 | 1710 | 176 | 107 | 61 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:19PM1.71m | 5:31AM1.58m | 5:59PM1.68m | 6:09AM1.48m | 6:38PM1.60m | 6:47AM1.37m | 7:17PM1.50m | 7:26AM1.25m | 7:57PM1.37m | 8:11AM1.13m | 8:45PM1.24m | 9:11AM1.03m | 9:52PM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.12m | 11:40AM0.04m | 00:11AM0.18m | 12:17PM0.11m | 00:52AM0.27m | 12:52PM0.22m | 1:32AM0.38m | 1:29PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.49m | 2:10PM0.49m | 3:11AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.64m | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
2474 | 1819 | 2078 | 1481 | 864 | 380 | 602 | 430 | 295 | 104 | 4862 | 1732 | 1066 | 423 | 1241 | 1710 | 1952 | 7331 | 6534 | 6836 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 |
146 | 108 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 367 | 311 | 178 | 154 | 178 | 244 | 282 | 367 | 414 | 314 | 293 | 176 | 107 | 61 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — |
— | — | — | 15 | 78 | 72 | 49 | 88 | 74 | 68 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 170 | 112 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 17 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 188 | 1024 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 374 | 8689 | 7673 | 8507 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 136 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
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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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