
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,128 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruces Beauties this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. We’re having a look at the next couple of weeks at Bruces Beauties, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. This is a deep reef break, exposed to the east, and it likes an ESE swell, but we’re going to have to wait for the right windows.
The water is running at 61°F which is a fair bit colder than usual for this time of year – a solid 5°F below normal. You’ll want a good steamer if you’re heading out.
The first week is pretty grim. A lot of small, weak swell and poor surf conditions. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th have tiny waves around 2ft to 3ft, with a short period, and the wind is mostly cross-off or cross-on, not doing us any favours. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the double digits (82 to 46). The whole first week is a write-off for decent surf.
Now, things get interesting but not necessarily good. From Tuesday the 11th of August, we see a massive spike in energy. A SSW swell rolls in at 8ft on Tuesday morning, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 2468, which is very strong. However, the wind swings east and cross-on, and it’s lumpy. The wave comment reads “poor surf conditions”. A 8ft plus swell at a reef with bad wind is not the recipe for a fun session. Wednesday the 12th has a 7ft east swell, but onshore wind from the ENE at 25 mph. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind is near gale-force from the east at 31 mph, and it’s blown out. Thursday the 13th sees another 8ft east swell, but again, strong cross-onshore winds. This is more like a kite surfing setup than a paddle one.
Friday the 14th of August calms down a bit with a 7ft east swell and a gentle breeze, but it’s still cross-onshore and fairly choppy. The afternoon gets a “marginal” tag.
The best of the lot arrives on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning has some clouds, a nice WSW cross-offshore wind around 19 mph, and the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the east. The combined energy is 321, which is moderate. The afternoon is even better: a clean 4ft east swell with a 16 mph offshore wind from the southwest. The conditions are described as “moderate offshore and clean,” and the score is a 2 out of 10. For this outlook, that’s the standout. It’s not a huge day, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see.
Sunday the 16th has some small, clean waves in the morning, 3ft, but the energy is dropping off. The rest of the second week from Monday the 17th onward is mostly small, weak, and onshore or cross-on, with low energy readings (68 to 325). Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August have a few windows with offshore and cross-off winds and 3ft to 5ft east swell, but the forecasts are “marginal” or “ordinary”. The pattern is a lot of small, mediocre days.
So, to be straight with you: if you have to pick a session, wait for the afternoon of Saturday the 15th of August. That’s the peak of the whole window. The morning of Saturday the 15th is also a solid option. The bigger swells in the middle of the first week are not worth the hassle with the wind. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game for cleaner conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 50 | 66 | 46 | 48 | 30 | 23 | 71 | 4128 | 1879 | 1005 | 500 | 531 | 790 | 1172 | 625 | 728 | 856 | 580 | 505 | 637 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:59AM1.08m | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | 2:19PM1.41m | 2:34AM1.52m | 3:03PM1.57m | 3:17AM1.61m | 3:43PM1.70m | 3:56AM1.66m | 4:20PM1.78m | 4:32AM1.66m | 4:54PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | 8:07AM0.27m | 8:26PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.13m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:30AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.06m | 10:06AM-0.04m | 10:31PM0.03m | 10:39AM-0.05m | 11:06PM0.04m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 9 | E 9 |
2462 | 1919 | 4881 | 3567 | 2702 | 2924 | 1791 | 1789 | 4128 | 1879 | 1005 | 371 | 291 | 790 | 1172 | 1408 | 2054 | 1347 | 820 | 505 | 637 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | S 9 | S 11 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 |
54 | 50 | 66 | 46 | 48 | 30 | 23 | 71 | 13 | — | 216 | 500 | 526 | 172 | 75 | 625 | 6 | 2 | — | 715 | 590 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | E 9 | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | — |
28 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | 112 | — | 51 | 31 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — |
36 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 589 | 691 | 190 | 531 | 681 | 961 | 624 | 728 | 856 | 580 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 964 | 252 | 250 | 191 | 176 | 176 | 191 | 191 | 191 | 191 | 134 | 173 | 165 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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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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