Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for this stretch. We’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions coming our way, but there are a couple of sessions that are worth paddling out for.

Overall, the surf pattern is a bit slow to start, with a lot of small, wind-affected waves. The standout window is definitely going to be the big pulse that arrives in the second week. Right now, things are looking pretty ordinary for the first few days, so don’t rush out the door.

There’s a frustrating gap of poor conditions from the very start. On Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s a no-go. The swell is a messy 7 ft from the ESE, but with a cross-onshore wind and a combined wave energy of 1309, it’s just choppy and weak. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 63°F, which isn’t too drastic but you’ll feel it after a few wipeouts.

The whole of Monday the 3rd through Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with poor wind and dropping swell. We see a slight improvement on Wednesday the 5th but it’s very marginal. The real bright spot for the first week isn’t great, but Wednesday afternoon looks the best of a bad lot. The wind swings offshore from the SW, cleaning up the 4 ft, 10-second ESE swell. The energy is only 226, so it’s small, but it’ll be clean and glassy. That’s your best bet for a slow, quiet session if you’re desperate.

Thursday the 6th afternoon is another tiny window – a 1 ft, 19-second groundswell from the SSW. That’s a very long period, which will wrap around the reef at Bruces Beauties. It’s an inconsistent reef break, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they’ll have shape. The energy is a minimal 216, but the offshore wind makes it look more interesting.

Now, hold onto your board. The big stuff arrives on Wednesday the 12th of August. This is the standout. A massive 20 ft swell from the S with a 16-second period is forecast, and the combined energy is a whopping 17161. That is serious, heavy, powerful water. The morning looks clean with a cross-offshore wind, but this is only for experts. The swell is well over 8 ft, so it’s a heavy-water day. The reef will handle that long-period groundswell nicely, but it’s going to be a beast. The water temp is still that cooler 63°F, so suit up.

Thursday the 13th of August morning is your next best call. The swell drops to a still-considerable 12 ft from the S, period 14 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is 4604, so there’s plenty of grunt. This is a solid session for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The following Friday the 14th afternoon is a smaller, more manageable option. A 5 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, moderate offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is 550, so a fun, less intimidating size. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Bruces Beauties, so expect a few others out, but it won’t be a circus.

The rest of the run into the 17th of August drops off significantly. The wind turns onshore or gets too strong, and the swell fades. It’s a back-to-reality end to the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: The main event is Wednesday the 12th of August morning for the big-wave chargers. The best all-round, quality session for experienced surfers is Thursday the 13th of August morning. Everything else is small or blown out. Keep an eye on the wind, but if you’re not an expert, stay away from that mid-week monster.

Rusty.

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