Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,018 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 4.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Bruces Beauties.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a run of tiny, weak surf for the next several days that just ain’t worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at a very unusual 57°F, which is a whole 9°F colder than it should be for this time of year, so you’ll be needing a thick suit. That first real whisper of something happens Saturday the 22nd, with a jump in swell to 5ft from the SSW and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy reads a moderate 493, but the wind whipping in at 25 mph from the W makes it a tough call. It’s a cross-offshore wind, so the surface will look clean, but that’s some serious breeze to deal with.
The best of the early stuff is shaping up for Monday afternoon, the 24th of August. We’ve got 5ft of SSW groundswell (11 second period) filtering in, and the combined energy jumps to 577 – a solid, moderate push. The wind is a clean moderate offshore from the WSW, so the face should be pretty smooth. This is your first real window to get wet, even if the overall energy isn't massive.
Now, if you can wait, the real standout is Sunday the 30th of August, particularly the afternoon. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at 6ft of SSW groundswell, but the period cranks up to a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper energy – the combined swell energy is a massive 2753. This is a deep ocean groundswell, which will wrap in nicely to this reef setup. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SW, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is for advanced surfers, as the size and power will be well over the head and not for the faint of heart. Bruces Beauties is an inconsistent spot, so when it turns on like this, you don’t want to miss it. The best of the bunch without a doubt.
Before that, Tuesday the 26th of August sees a 7ft E swell with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is high at 787, but with an onshore wind and a short period, it’s going to be lumpy and junky. Look elsewhere that day.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 | SSW 11 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 69 | 48 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 477 | 466 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 575 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:59PM1.38m | 7:10AM1.18m | 7:31PM1.23m | 7:47AM1.05m | 8:18PM1.08m | 9:12AM0.92m | 10:37PM0.99m | 12:36PM0.95m | 00:51AM1.06m | 1:39PM1.09m | 1:43AM1.19m | 2:14PM1.23m | 2:17AM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.33m | 1:12AM0.44m | 1:09PM0.47m | 1:49AM0.57m | 1:47PM0.62m | 2:55AM0.69m | 3:11PM0.74m | 5:56AM0.71m | 6:33PM0.73m | 7:26AM0.59m | 7:40PM0.61m | 8:03AM0.45m | 8:15PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1804 | 2356 | 3165 | 2536 | 2373 | 1292 | 5309 | 4527 | 2672 | 1638 | 1346 | 477 | 466 | 22 | 6070 | 4861 | 3727 | 2010 | 1317 | 575 | 1472 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 11 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 100 | 69 | 48 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 439 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 504 | 193 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 342 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 421 | 4306 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 1 | 61 | 1 | 134 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 61 | 43 | 134 | 16 | 136 | 587 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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