
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,514 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Bruces Beauties is a reef setup, and honestly, it’s looking pretty damn ordinary for most of this window. The swell energy starts off weak as a kitten, and the wind is mostly rubbish for the first few days. Don’t get too stoked – it’ll take a while before this place even thinks about showing its good side.
The first bit of action worth a look is on the 10th of August. There’s a proper slug of energy arriving – we’re talking strong to very strong energy (2589) with a solid SSW swell pushing 10ft to 12ft. That’s the real deal, but it’s not all clean sailing. The wind is cross-off, which helps, but the conditions are flagged as marginal. That’s a lot of water moving for an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell direction is SSW, which is close to the optimum ESE, but not exactly on it.
That Monday afternoon on the 10th and the Tuesday morning on the 11th are the high point of the whole run. Tuesday morning still has the big swell (10ft) and plenty of energy (2589), but the wind turns cross-on and it gets choppy, so the window is tight. After that, the energy drops off and the wind stays messy until about the 14th and 15th.
There’s a lull with smaller, short-period swell and onshore junk through the middle of the month. The water is colder than normal for the time of year – we’re looking at 61°F with a -4°F anomaly, which is a big deal. That’s proper cold for this spot, so you’ll want the thick rubber.
Now, if you’re patient, there’s a glimmer on the 19th and 20th of August. The wind goes offshore and clean, and we get a 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up reef surf you’re after. It’s not huge, but it will be clean. The energy is moderate (572), but the conditions are rated as very good for that Wednesday afternoon. That’s the standout of the quieter period. The swell direction is still SSW, which is off the optimum, but the clean conditions make up for a lot.
The rest of the window is pretty flat or junky. Small swell, strong winds, nothing to write home about. If you’re chasing, the Monday the 10th is the big one, and the 19th is the clean one. Don’t bother with the rest unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
Now, this is an inconsistent spot, so this dry spell isn’t a huge shock. It takes a proper swell to get it going, and we only get one real pulse. Keep an eye on the 10th and the 19th. Those are your windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 74 | 108 | 111 | 80 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 2874 | 2418 | 2573 | 2977 | 2432 | 1098 | 624 | 521 | 790 | 1159 | 942 | 299 | 387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:51AM1.05m | 10:46PM1.21m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.58m | 5:36AM0.53m | 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 | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
2445 | 3234 | 3517 | 2462 | 1919 | 4435 | 3409 | 3135 | 2874 | 16 | 2573 | 2977 | 2432 | 1098 | 624 | 340 | 790 | 1159 | 299 | 2320 | 1532 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | S 9 | E 8 |
45 | 74 | 77 | 111 | 80 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 29 | — | 16 | — | 46 | 153 | 76 | 521 | 169 | 69 | 1255 | 7 | 262 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 24 | — | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 9 |
— | 45 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 92 | 112 | — | 82 | 49 | 942 | 3 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 13 | — | SSW 12 | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | 108 | 36 | 167 | — | — | 3588 | — | 2418 | — | 143 | 157 | 237 | 245 | 353 | 440 | 599 | — | 299 | 387 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 176 | 10 | 134 | 19 | 19 | 440 | 3041 | 2 | 250 | 191 | 176 | 177 | 554 | 134 | 165 | 191 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
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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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