Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, your local surf reporter, and I’m looking at Bruces Beauties. This is a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s set up for some serious sessions if you time it right. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The pattern here is a bit of a slow start, then a couple of absolute gems, and then some big, raw power for the experienced crew. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations, so be patient.

We kick off on Monday, 20th July, with a solid 4ft swell from the SE, period at 12 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the SW. The energy is moderate (639), and it’s packing some punch. This is a really good, clean start.

Then Tuesday, 21st July, morning is the real standout. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ESE, with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is solid (360), and the vibe is just perfect. This is the best on offer in the first week—smooth, clean, and the reef will be working.

Tuesday afternoon sees a big jump: 8ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore. It’s a lot of energy (2970), but the conditions are a bit messy, so it’s more of a challenge for the experts. The crowds are listed as ‘sometimes’ here, so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday, 22nd July, through to the end of the month, the surf is poor or marginal. The wind is onshore or cross-off, and the swell is small or messy. It’s a proper gap of about a week with nothing to recommend.

But hold on, because the second week brings the real power. On Monday, 3rd August, we have excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The morning shows a 8ft swell from the ESE, 11-second period, with clean, cross-off wind from the WSW. The energy is strong (1562). This is a serious wave, and it’s clean. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the SE, 12-second period, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW. Energy is pumping (1682). This is the other standout of the whole outlook—long-period groundswell, perfect for a reef break like this. It’s not for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to chase.

Tuesday, 4th August, keeps the energy high with 10ft from the E, 10-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are a bit more marginal. Still, for the big-wave crew, the energy is massive (3509).

And look out for the end of the window. Sunday, 2nd August, has a massive 15ft swell from the S, 12-second period, but it’s onshore wind. That’s a lot of power (6339), but it’s going to be a mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

So, the takeaway: Tuesday morning, 21st July, is the clean, glassy gem for the first week. And Monday, 3rd August, is the big, powerful, clean swell for the experienced. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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