Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I'm Rusty, and this is what I'm seeing for your local stretch.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, mate. The first few days will offer some fun, clean waves, but after that, we're looking at a long, flat spell. Then, just when you think it's all over, there are some big swells on the horizon for the second week, but the winds look tricky.

The only spot that's really on the cards is Bruces Beauties, a real advanced reef break. This one's a fickle beast, it's *inconsistent* and can get a bit busy with crowds *sometimes*, so you've got to pick your moment.

The action kicks off on Friday, July 3rd. After a so-so morning, Friday afternoon turns it on. You've got a solid 8 ft SE swell running with a nice 11-second period, giving you a good amount of energy (1396). But the real story is that glassy SSE wind. It's going to be absolutely pristine out there. That's the pick of the first few days for sure.

Saturday, July 4th, still has decent wave height – 7 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, both from the SE with a 12-second period. Saturday afternoon goes glassy again, so expect some clean, fun waves, but the energy will be easing off (880).

Sunday, July 5th, the swell starts to fade, coming in at 5 ft in the morning and 4 ft in the afternoon. It's cleaner in the afternoon with a cross-offshore breeze, but it'll be smaller.

From Monday, July 6th, right through to Thursday, July 16th, we hit a massive dry spell. The swell drops right off, the energy gets weak, and honestly, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. You'd be chasing whitewash. It's a long gap of over a week with zero recommendations.

Now, hold onto your board for the second week. On Thursday, July 9th, things get a bit crazy. There's a big jump to a 12 ft SSW swell, with a super long 15-second period. The energy is massive (4602). But the wind is a light cross-onshore. This is one for the experts only. Even then, that long-period groundswell might break a bit straight at this reef, so it could be a handful.

The swell sticks around into Friday, July 10th, with another 10 ft SSW pulse, but the onshore wind gets stronger and messier. Saturday, July 11th, is similar, holding at 8 ft, but the wind is a problem.

The real standout, the one I've got my eye on, is Saturday, July 18th. That's a long way out, so don't hold me to it, but the models are painting a pretty picture. You've got a solid 12 ft S swell, a long 12-second period, and the afternoon swings to a *clean offshore SW wind*. That's the kind of combo that makes this place a dream. It's a monster at 12 ft so again, experts only, but if it comes together, it'll be an epic session.

So, in short: chase the glassy Friday afternoon and Saturday arvo this week. Sit out the long flat spell. Then, keep a very close eye on that Saturday the 18th of July for a potential scorcher.

Rusty.

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