Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 31 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: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 10,593 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you: this forecast for Bruces Beauties is a real mixed bag, and honestly, it’s a bit of a rough patch for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of very ordinary or downright poor conditions, but there are a couple of little windows that could be worth a look.
First up, the water’s sitting at 63°F, which is a fair bit colder than average for this time of year – about 3°F cooler, so grab a decent wetsuit if you’re heading out.
The only real bright spot in the whole 16-day window is the Thursday, 10th of September. Things finally align. That morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the east with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WSW – absolutely perfect conditions for a reef break like this. The combined energy is moderate (212), so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’ll be clean and fun. Afternoon holds up too, with a light offshore from the WSW, keeping those waves tidy. This is easily the best on offer.
Now, the rest of the run is a bit of a slog. The first few days (Monday 31st August through Wednesday 2nd September) are tiny – 2ft down to 1ft – with weak energy (117 down to 26). Monday morning has glassy conditions, but it’s just too small to get excited about.
Then from Thursday 3rd September, we get a big spike in swell, but it’s all blown out. Thursday morning sees a 8ft SSW swell with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2071 (strong), but the wind is a cross-shore 12 mph from the SE, making it a messy cross-chop. That afternoon, the period drops to a short 7 seconds, just ugly. Friday the 4th is a write-off – 12ft to 10ft of SE swell with a strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The whole weekend and into the next week is the same story: heaps of swell (13ft on Sunday the 6th with a very long 18-second period, combined energy of 10971 – very strong), but hammered by 25 mph cross-shore winds. The 18-second period would be incredible at a point or reef, but with that wind, it’s unsurfable.
After that, the swell drops back, but the wind remains onshore or cross-onshore for most of the following week. The 10th of September is the one to mark. The 11th is surfable but ordinary, and then it’s back to poor conditions until the 15th, when another big 16ft spike rolls in, again with poor onshore winds.
So, the standout is Thursday, 10th September at Bruces Beauties. It’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a conveyor belt, but with 4ft east swell and glassy to light offshore wind, it’ll be your cleanest, most enjoyable windows. The rest of the period? Keep your board waxed and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
106 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 2056 | 482 | 3623 | 2257 | 1518 | 984 | 688 | 843 | 2820 | 10593 | 8457 | 3680 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:44AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:47AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.57m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
974 | 807 | 836 | 1488 | 2111 | 3717 | 3415 | 2692 | 2270 | 2056 | 742 | 336 | 180 | 215 | 121 | 254 | 241 | 2820 | 10593 | 8457 | 3680 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — | — |
106 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 15 | — | 20 | 124 | 73 | 76 | 45 | 281 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 7 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 26 | — | — | — | — |
11 | 23 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 96 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | 482 | 3623 | 2257 | 1518 | 984 | 688 | 843 | 600 | 378 | 186 | 286 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 134 | 366 | 642 | 642 | 588 | 165 | 588 | 755 | 588 | 593 | 588 | 554 |
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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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