
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for your local stretch.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky window. The first real chance to get wet is Sunday the 26th of July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. Bruces Beauties is showing a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. The combined energy is moderate at 460, and the water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a light 6 mph onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. I’d say give it a miss.
Monday the 27th is a write-off. Strong offshore winds on Monday morning, 22 mph from the WSW, but the swell is small and messy. The whole day is a no-go.
Tuesday the 28th is a big one, but not for the right reasons. We’ve got a massive 12ft SSW swell rolling in with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 5018 – that’s serious power. But, the wind is howling 16 mph cross-onshore, and it’s raining. This is a beast for experts only, and even then, the conditions are going to be ugly. Wednesday the 29th is more of the same – solid 6ft swell but with nasty cross-onshore winds. Not worth it.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday morning the 30th of July is the standout. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the north, and we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the east with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a solid 970, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is your window. The offshore wind is perfect, the swell is a good size for intermediates and up, and the direction is right on the money for Bruces Beauties. Get out there early. The afternoon stays clean with a 5ft east swell and light cross-off winds, but the morning is the pick.
Friday the 31st through to the end of the first week of August is a mixed bag of poor conditions – strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy surf. Sunday the 2nd of August has a big 8ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, and it’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is massive at 4275, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it marginal. If you’re an expert and you can handle the wind, it might be worth a look, but it’s not going to be pretty.
The second week is pretty grim. From Monday the 3rd of August onwards, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at 3ft or less for the rest of the forecast, with a few short-period, weak pulses. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, which is nice, but the lack of energy is the problem. The wave comments are all “poor” or “surfable but ordinary.” It’s a long, flat run.
So, to sum it up: your best bet by a country mile is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. Light winds, clean 6ft east swell, and the place will be all yours. The 2nd of August has size but a messy wind. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
422 | 479 | 590 | 21 | 6363 | 4610 | 3029 | 117 | 334 | 227 | 368 | 539 | 459 | 479 | 254 | 431 | 363 | 389 | 517 | 783 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 8 |
1088 | 765 | 1065 | 4891 | 6363 | 4610 | 3029 | 2141 | 1387 | 1200 | 1110 | 961 | 961 | 905 | 721 | 546 | 319 | 217 | 174 | 546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | — | ESE 7 | — | S 10 | — | E 9 | — | SW 13 | ESE 9 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 |
422 | 479 | 590 | 21 | 16 | 233 | — | 117 | — | 8 | — | 431 | — | 905 | 254 | — | 12 | 41 | 75 | 347 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 |
33 | 15 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 4 | E 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
5 | — | 238 | — | — | 175 | 171 | — | 334 | 227 | 368 | 539 | 459 | 479 | 20 | 431 | 363 | 389 | 517 | 783 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 16 | 134 | 1 | 337 | 191 | 191 | 165 | 176 | 61 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 191 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 4 |
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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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