Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next 16 days.

Honestly, it's a real mixed bag. We've got one standout session that's worth circling on the calendar, but a lot of the rest is either too small, too windy, or just plain messy. The only break showing any real promise is Bruces Beauties, a reef setup that rarely breaks, so when it does, you better be ready.

First up, the best of the best. Friday afternoon, August 28th is the one to get excited about. We've got a solid 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds pushing through about 869 (moderate wave energy). The wind is swinging offshore, which is a massive plus for a reef like this—it'll be clean and lined up. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 62°F, so a good wetsuit is a must. This is the pick of the window.

The rest of the first week is a write-off. The swell hangs around, but the wind is a problem. Saturday morning has a 19 mph cross-off wind, which is just not ideal for that clean face you want. By Sunday, the swell drops to 2ft, and it's small and weak until... well, until the end of the first week. From Monday, August 31st through to Thursday, September 3rd, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the energy is low (mostly under 200).

Then things get interesting, but not in a good way. On Thursday, September 3rd, the swell jumps to 5ft, but it's a short, choppy 6-second period from the ESE, and we're getting hammered by 28-31 mph cross-shore winds. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. This continues into the weekend of September 4th and 5th, with a massive but completely blown-out 10ft+ swell. The energy is huge (over 2000), but the wind is a near-gale cross-onshore, so it's a total mess. The long period swell on the 6th and 7th (17-18 seconds, SSW) is a big one, but it's still a cross-off wind and while it might offer some deep water lines, the tide and wind could make it tricky.

The second week is a lot quieter. From Monday, September 8th, the swell drops right back down to 4ft or less, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy. There's a glimmer on Thursday, September 10th, with a light offshore breeze and a tiny 2ft swell, but it's just not enough to get excited about. The final fling on Saturday, September 12th sees an 8ft ESE swell push through, but the wind is cross-on, so it'll be a bit of a bumpy ride. The energy is moderate (1312), but it's not a clean, epic day.

So, the takeaway: if you're keen, you've got that one good window on Friday afternoon, August 28th. After that, it's a long gap of poor conditions until the middle of the second week, and even then, it's nothing to write home about.

Rusty.

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