Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE 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 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty tough stretch ahead for Bruce’s Beauties. This reef setup is inconsistent, which means it needs everything to line up perfectly, and for most of this 16-day window, it’s just not happening. The first week is a write-off, with messy conditions and weak energy. The real chance comes mid-month, with a couple of afternoons that could actually deliver.
The first real glimmer of hope lands on Saturday, 15 August. The morning is still a bit average with a 7ft easterly swell and cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 6ft east swell, and the wind swings offshore from the WSW at 15 km/h. That’s the kind of combo that makes this place work. The energy is moderate (747), so there’s some push. It’s the standout of the whole period.
Sunday, 16 August keeps the good vibes rolling. Both morning and afternoon offer clean, offshore conditions with a 5ft and 5ft east swell respectively. Winds are light and offshore, so expect some clean, rippable faces. The energy is a bit weaker (336 and 311), but it’s still worth a paddle.
Beyond that, things get skinny again. Monday, 17 August sees a smaller, longer-period east swell (4ft to 4ft, 11 seconds), but the wind is a bit messy. The morning of Tuesday, 18 August is glassy with a 3ft east swell; the energy is low (216), but if you’re desperate for a slow, clean session, it’s an option.
Water temps are about average for this time of year, so just a normal wetsuit will do.
For the rest of the second week, it’s mostly small, weak, or onshore. Don’t get your hopes up. The real call is next Saturday afternoon. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 46 | 205 | 113 | 33 | 1969 | 4369 | 2950 | 1022 | 500 | 578 | 932 | 1309 | 1053 | 534 | 724 | 558 | 359 | 709 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:34AM1.52m | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:20PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.66m | 4:54PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | 10:06AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.03m | 10:39AM-0.05m | 11:06PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | 1 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4804 | 3718 | 2213 | 2924 | 1936 | 1969 | 4369 | 2950 | 1022 | 500 | 291 | 932 | 1309 | 1115 | 2238 | 1474 | 412 | 724 | 520 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | S 9 | — | SW 15 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 49 | 46 | 31 | 113 | 33 | 121 | 14 | — | 158 | 111 | 578 | 176 | 99 | 1053 | 6 | — | 930 | — | 536 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | S 13 | E 8 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 59 | 3 | 34 | — | — | 55 | 8 | 6 | 42 | 31 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | 40 | 205 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 558 | 495 | 544 | 639 | 940 | 477 | 534 | 724 | 558 | 359 | 709 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 1 | 909 | 136 | 203 | 173 | 176 | 191 | 554 | 134 | 134 | 191 | 134 | 43 | 165 | 43 | 4 | 134 | 4 |
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