Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
17.5° C
1.5° 

Bruces Beauties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,346 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 21st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, breakin’ down the next two weeks at Bruces Beauties. This is a fickle reef, so don’t be expectin’ a party every day.

The first real surfable window is Thursday, July 16th, but it’s a weak one. We’re lookin’ at a 3ft swell from the east, 11-second period, and the energy is just 144. It’s light cross-off, so the surface is clean, but it’s just ordinary. Same story for Friday, July 17th, with tiny waves. The afternoon goes glassy, which is nice, but there’s nothin’ to ride.

Saturday, July 18th, we get a pulse of 4ft swell from the south, with moderate energy of 428. The wind is still cross-off, so it’s clean, but the call is “marginal.” It’s a bit of a tease.

Sunday, July 19th, and Monday morning, July 20th, are total washouts. Sunday has rain and 25 mph winds, and the swell vanishes. Monday morning is a cross-on mess. But Monday afternoon, July 20th, is the first real standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, 11-second period, and the energy hits 865. The wind goes offshore at 9 mph. The report says “very good conditions.” This is the one to circle. It’s clean, offshore, and has some power.

Tuesday, July 21st, the early morning is a big one: 8ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is a massive 3169. That’s expert-only, big and heavy, and the wind is cross-off. It’s too much for most. The afternoon drops off to nothing.

Then we get a long, flat spell. From Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, through Thursday, July 23rd, it’s all tiny, poor surf. A real dead zone.

Friday, July 24th, the morning has a 5ft swell from the SSW with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore at 16 mph. The energy is 701, so it’s a solid wave. The afternoon on Friday gets even better: 4ft, offshore, and the report says “very good.” That’s your second standout.

Saturday, July 25th, the morning sees a 6ft, 17-second groundswell from the SSW. That’s a very long period, and the energy is 2135. This is a big, powerful groundswell. It’ll be best for the reef or point, but it’s a serious wave for experienced surfers only.

After Saturday, the swell just fades. There’s a small bump on Monday, July 27th, with a 5ft, 14-second swell from the south, but the wind is onshore, makin’ it choppy. The rest of the week is tiny, weak, and blown out.

So here’s the deal: Monday afternoon, July 20th, is your best bet with that clean, offshore 6ft swell. Friday afternoon, July 24th, is the other solid session. The rest is either flat, blown out, or too big for the average surfer. Pick your windows wisely.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
10
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
S
13
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
1
S
9
0.8
SE
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
11
2.5
SSW
14
0.6
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
144
146
141
100
98
112
357
248
119
78
70
146
193
700
943
3071
90
55
40
27
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
W
15
WSW
25
W
10
W
5
SSE
5
NW
15
W
20
W
25
W
40
W
25
W
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
W
35
W
10
NW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
4:51AM1.64m
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
Low Tide
10:48PM0.09m
11:03AM-0.00m
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
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Temp °C
16
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Feels °C
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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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