Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,291 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the charts for the only spot on the menu for the next 16 days. It’s a quiet stretch, but there’s a glimmer if you’re willing to wait.
The forecast starts Saturday, 29 August, with a small but cleanish pulse at Bruces Beauties. The swell is a modest 4ft from the east, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it some groundswell punch. The combined energy is moderate at 527. The wind is a cross-off, which is good, but the water is sitting at 62°—that’s about 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The big problem is this break is "inconsistent," and with only a 4ft swell, those sets will be few. Saturday afternoon drops to 3ft, still clean, but not much to get excited about.
Sunday the 30th sees the swell fading fast, down to 2ft in the morning and 2ft in the afternoon. The energy drops into the weak range (154 and 53). The wind is offshore, but the waves are just too small. We’re in a lull.
Monday the 31st offers a tiny bit of hope. The morning is glassy with a 2ft east swell, and the combined energy is still weak at 89. It’s surfable, but barely. The afternoon gets a cross-off breeze, but same story.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1st and 2nd of September, are real duds. Swell below 2ft, energy in the weak range, and a mix of offshore and cross-shore winds. Nothing to recommend.
Thursday the 3rd throws a curveball. The morning has a 3ft swell from the ESE, but it’s only 6 seconds—short period windswell—and the wind is a strong 45 km/h cross-off. The afternoon changes completely: a 2ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period, giving a combined energy of 318. That’s a very long period groundswell, but it’s weak and the direction is all wrong for the break’s optimum (ESE). The cross-off wind is still clean, but it’s a marginal call.
The 4th and 5th of September are a write-off. Big swell hits (8ft to 6ft), but it’s all cross-onshore, lumpy, and messy. The energy is strong (up to 2322), but with those winds, it’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddling one.
Sunday the 6th has a 6ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 2748—that’s strong energy. But the wind is onshore from the ENE, and the wave comment calls it marginal. The swell direction is SSW, far from the break’s preferred ESE. It’s a long-period groundswell, so it might offer a few clean lines at a reef, but with the onshore wind, it’s a battle.
The 7th, 8th, and 9th of September are a mix of cross-off wind and small to moderate swell (4ft to 6ft), but the periods are short (6-9 seconds) and the energy is weak to moderate. The wind is strong, so it’s rough.
The 10th of September is the big one. A 15ft east swell with an 11-second period hits, and the combined energy is a massive 4516. The wind is light cross-onshore in the morning, which is the best we’ll see all run. But this is a huge swell—over 8ft, so it’s for experts only. The break is a reef, so it might handle the size, but the direction is dead on the optimum (E), so it could be a beast. The afternoon gets a fresh cross-onshore, ruining it.
The 11th of September is still big (7ft) but the wind is onshore, strong, and near gale-force. Blown out.
The 12th of September has a 5ft east swell with cross-off wind, but it’s nothing special.
The real standout is the morning of Sunday, 13 September. It’s a glassy 4ft east swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 243. The wind is calm, glassy, and the wave comment is "expect good surf conditions." The swell is clean, the direction is right, and the size is perfect for most surfers. The afternoon is also clean with a light offshore wind. This is the best on offer, but remember that Bruces Beauties is an inconsistent spot, so you’ll need to be patient. Given it’s a long-range look, it’s promising but not a sure thing.
Overall, there’s a long dry spell from the 29th of August through to the 13th of September, with only small windows of marginal surf. The entire second week is a mix of too-big, blown-out, or tiny swells. The 13th is the true highlight.
Stay hungry,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
267 | 191 | 166 | 119 | 53 | 50 | 78 | 74 | 68 | 64 | 48 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 64 | 263 | 1644 | 2291 | 1626 | 1121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 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 | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 22 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
267 | 191 | 166 | 261 | 768 | 1250 | 929 | 857 | 808 | 1127 | 1863 | 3581 | 3461 | 2975 | 1952 | 1545 | 1229 | 1644 | 2291 | 1626 | 1121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | E 11 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 |
260 | 230 | 66 | 119 | 502 | 50 | 78 | 74 | 68 | 64 | 48 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 64 | 55 | 517 | 429 | 140 | 549 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 7 | S 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
222 | 164 | 139 | 35 | 53 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 263 | 36 | 3 | 200 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
13 | 61 | 785 | 1026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | — | — | — | 28 | 131 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 134 | 136 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 77 | 1 | 134 | 173 | 440 | 706 | 592 | 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.
Bruces Beauties is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











