Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.0° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 5,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and grim, with only one real moment that’ll get the blood pumping. Let’s break down the lulls and that one big-ticket day.

First up, the standout: Bruces Beauties. This spot doesn’t break often, but when it does, it’s a reef setup that needs the right angle. We’ve got a window on Thursday, September 3rd, that looks like the only real surf on offer for the whole outlook. The afternoon session shows a big jump in energy, with solid 16ft swell from the SSW. That’s expert territory only—anything over 8ft is for the experienced crew. The period is a decent 11 seconds, which is a groundswell, so expect some power. The wind will be howling from the WSW at 16 mph and blowing offshore, which should make for some clean, rippable faces. The combined swell energy is a massive 5198, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. This is a serious, heavy day for advanced surfers only.

But don’t get too excited for the rest of the run. Before that Thursday spike, it’s a real slow start. The week leading up to it has tiny 1ft to 2ft slop, mostly from the east, with inconsistent, weak 9-10 second periods. The energy is pitiful, often below 100. The water at Bruces is sitting at 62°F, which is more than 4°F colder than normal—a bit colder than you’d expect for late August, so bring a decent wetsuit.

Now, the long run after Thursday is also a desert. The following days drop back to tiny ankle-snappers with weak onshore winds. We’re looking at a stretch from September 4th through the 14th where the surf is practically non-existent. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, often fresh, and the swell energy plummets. For example, on the morning of September 6th, we get a 8ft swell from the SSW, but it’s getting smashed by a strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind, creating lumpy, messy conditions. That’s a “hard pass” for a paddle board—it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.

The only other flicker of hope is a very small swell on Monday, September 7th, with a 6ft east swell and a cross-off wind, but it’s still short period (8 seconds) and the scores are low.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, circle September 3rd (Thursday afternoon) and hope the wind plays ball. That’s the only chance you’ve got. For everyone else, it’s a long, flat wait. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, this is a two-week doldrums session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
11
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E
10
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E
10
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E
10
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E
10
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10
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ENE
9
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9
5
SSW
11
3.5
SSE
10
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10
2
SE
9
1.4
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8
1.2
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
3.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
73
47
106
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70
64
48
29
26
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25
16
5184
2495
968
623
286
305
467
5163
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
N
5
SW
15
SW
15
W
5
ENE
25
ESE
25
ENE
30
W
25
WSW
45
SE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
35
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45
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:56PM1.76m
5:08AM1.59m
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
Low Tide
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.05m
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
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Temp °C
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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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