Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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