Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, S swell with 13,514 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
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 cookin’ for Bruces Beauties.
Well, the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – there’s a lot of waiting around for the good stuff. The forecast kicks off on Monday the 31st of August, but it’s a pretty quiet start. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the East with a 10-second period, and the combined wave energy is only 117 (weak). On Monday morning, the wind is glassy at 3 mph from the West, so the surface will be like a mirror. That’s the only real saving grace. The water is sitting at 64°, which is 2° colder than average for this time of year – so a bit nippier than usual, but nothing crazy.
That slight swell fades fast. Tuesday the 1st of September drops to 2ft, and by Wednesday the 2nd we’re down to 1ft with poor conditions. From there, it’s a painful stretch. Thursday the 3rd afternoon sees a sudden jump to 5ft, but the wind screams up to 31 mph from the SSE, making it a total mess. The energy jumps to 379 (moderate), but you wouldn’t want to be out there.
Then the real heavy stuff arrives. Friday the 4th of September brings a massive 13ft swell from the SE, with a combined energy of 3366 (strong). That’s not for the faint-hearted, but the wind is a howling 22 mph cross-onshore. It’s lumpy, blown-out, and dangerous. This is strictly for the experts, and even then, it’s not pretty. Saturday the 5th is still big at 7ft, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, and the wind stays gnarly.
Finally, there’s a glimmer. Sunday the 6th of September morning sees a 10ft swell from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The energy is massive at 6981 (very strong). The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is a genuine groundswell. That long period will make for some powerful, well-shaped waves, but it’s a spot that’s inconsistent and only for advanced surfers. The size is over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. If you’re good enough, this Sunday morning is the standout of the whole outlook – but the wind is strong, so it’s not perfect.
The next week is a rollercoaster. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are blown out again with strong winds and big, messy swell. Then, Wednesday the 9th of September morning brings a welcome change. A 6ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the North. The energy is 885 (moderate). Conditions will be clean and glassy. That’s a solid second standout, though the swell is a bit on the big side for beginners.
Thursday the 10th of September morning is also a cracker. 7ft from the ESE with a 13-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SW. The energy is 1221 (moderate). The forecast says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. That’s a quality day.
After that, it tapers off. Friday the 11th drops to 4ft, and by Saturday the 12th we’re back to 3ft. The last week of the outlook is poor, with small, messy swell and onshore winds. From Sunday the 13th onwards, it’s pretty much a write-off – small waves and poor conditions.
So, to wrap it up: Don’t hold your breath for the first five days. The real action is on Sunday the 6th of September morning for the big, powerful groundswell, but it’s for experts only. The best all-rounder for a good session is Thursday the 10th of September morning – clean, offshore, and a solid 7ft groundswell.
Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 356 | 5439 | 3137 | 1792 | 812 | 574 | 412 | 342 | 5629 | 11244 | 5133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:26PM1.72m | 5:39AM1.52m | 5:58PM1.64m | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | 6:53AM1.28m | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:32PM1.18m | 9:46AM1.01m | 10:56PM1.11m | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:44AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | 4:02PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.57m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 13 |
974 | 807 | 836 | 1398 | 2111 | 3663 | 3364 | 2830 | 2114 | 1724 | 878 | 428 | 208 | 521 | 282 | 313 | 291 | 154 | 5629 | 11244 | 5133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 5 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | E 8 | SSW 9 | E 10 | — |
106 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 8 | — | 239 | 174 | 129 | 103 | 99 | 60 | 606 | 45 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | — | — | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — |
11 | 23 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 21 | 73 | 176 | — | — | 102 | 38 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 10 | SE 8 | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 356 | 5439 | 3137 | 1792 | 812 | 574 | 412 | 342 | 746 | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 191 | 4 | 1 | 3309 | 529 | 1612 | 1525 | 165 | 191 | 592 | 173 | 588 | 588 | 191 |
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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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