Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.0° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,998 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 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 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Alright, let’s see what’s coming up for this spot. The first nine days or so are a real mixed bag, with a lot of days you’d be better off staying home. The standout window is later in the period, and it’s the one that’s got my attention.

The forecast starts with a long gap. There’s nothing worthwhile on offer until Friday, July 10th. For the first few days, it’s flat or tiny, with a little 0.3ft SE swell on Thursday, July 9th – not worth a paddle. The water’s a bit colder than average for this time of year, sitting at 64°F.

Okay, Friday, July 10th, things start to get interesting. A solid 12ft SSW swell (13 second period) rolls in for the morning. It’s a big one, definitely expert territory, with a combined energy of 4016. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean. But the real highlight is Friday afternoon: the swell drops to 10ft, still from the SSW (13 seconds), and the wind goes light offshore from the SW – that’s magic. The energy is still massive at 3496, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the first true standout of the period. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Bruces Beauties, so you might have a few others out, but with that size and power, it’ll thin out.

Saturday, July 11th, the swell hangs around 10ft in the morning but drops to 8ft in the afternoon. The wind shifts cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The energy is still high (2346 and 1924), but the quality is gone. Sunday, July 12th, through to Thursday, July 16th, is a write-off. The swell drops, the wind is poor, and the energy is weak. It’s a long stretch of nothing.

The next possible window opens Monday, July 20th. The morning is only marginal with a 6ft E swell, but the afternoon is the real keeper. The swell drops slightly to 6ft from the E (10 seconds), but the wind goes light offshore from the SW, the energy is moderate at 634, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a smaller, cleaner option that’s a lot more accessible than the earlier big swell.

Then, Tuesday, July 21st, brings another solid pulse. A 7ft SSW swell in the morning builds to 7ft in the afternoon, with a very long period of 15 seconds dropping to 14 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s going to have some serious push. The afternoon wind is offshore from the SW, and the energy is high at 2266. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the second standout – a proper, heavy, clean swell.

Wednesday, July 22nd, the morning is a bit messy with a 7ft E swell, but the afternoon is worth noting: a 8ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, energy of 4218, and clean cross-off winds. It’s a big one, but the wind is good. Thursday, July 23rd, holds another 7ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and clean conditions, but by the afternoon, the wind turns cross and the energy drops. The rest of the period into Friday, July 24th, fades out with poor quality.

So, the two standouts are Friday afternoon, July 10th, with that 10ft clean SSW swell, and Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, with the 7ft clean SSW groundswell. Both are for experienced surfers only. The smaller, cleaner option on Monday afternoon, July 20th, is a good one for the more average surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
25
WSW
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W
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NE
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NNE
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High Tide
10:31AM1.10m
11:09PM1.33m
12:03PM1.14m
00:31AM1.38m
1:19PM1.25m
1:39AM1.47m
2:18PM1.38m
2:35AM1.56m
3:09PM1.51m
3:24AM1.63m
3:55PM1.62m
4:09AM1.65m
4:38PM1.69m
4:51AM1.64m
Low Tide
4:28PM0.50m
5:49AM0.44m
5:58PM0.48m
7:05AM0.35m
7:17PM0.39m
8:06AM0.24m
8:20PM0.28m
8:57AM0.13m
9:14PM0.18m
9:42AM0.05m
10:03PM0.11m
10:24AM-0.00m
10:48PM0.09m
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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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