Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Bruces Beauties (Big Island).

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with strong cross-shore and onshore winds, lumpy, messy surf, and a whole lot of nothing in the good wave department. The swell is mostly coming from the SSW and SE, but it’s a choppy, windblown mess. The wind is just relentless, mostly from the E and SE, blowing hard at 18, 22, even 28 mph. This isn’t paddle surfing weather; it’s more like a kiteboarder’s dream setup. There’s some serious energy in the water on the 6th and 7th of September, with combined swell energy readings of 2950 and 2880, but it’s all blown out.

The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, for the only real glimmer of hope in this 16-day window. On Tuesday, the 8th of September, we get a brief window of opportunity. The morning shows a promising 5ft swell from the E, with a clean 9-second period, and most importantly, a light offshore wind from the SW at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is a moderate 524, and the conditions are clean. That’s the one to set your alarm for. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a wave every second, but when it’s on, it’s a reef break that can handle that swell direction well. Be aware that crowds are possible here.

After that, it’s more of the same – wind and chop – until the tail end of the forecast. The morning of Wednesday, 16th September, shows a 5ft swell from the E with clean offshore wind, and the afternoon of the same day goes glassy with a 5ft E swell. That’s a decent look for a late-season score, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, the best on offer is the morning of Tuesday, 8th September. It’s the standout. The rest, frankly, is a write-off.

Rusty

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