
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,389 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial
Alright, grab your boards and listen up. The next 16 days at Bruces Beauties are a real mixed bag, a bit of a waiting game. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first real window of opportunity hits us on Monday the 20th of July. The morning is a bit marginal with a 4ft swell from the SE, but the wind is a cross-off at 15 mph, so it’s not terrible. The real fun kicks off Monday afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 12 mph, cleaning things up nicely. That same 4ft SE swell is holding, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 639. It’s looking like a solid session.
Tuesday the 21st of July is the standout of the whole run. The morning is still clean with a light cross-off, but Tuesday afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got an 8ft swell from the SSW, a very long period of 14 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The energy reading is a massive 2666, which is strong. This is a serious groundswell, and at a reef break like this, it’s going to produce some excellent, powerful waves. It’s definitely one for the experienced crew only, as anything over 8ft is expert territory. If you’ve got the skills and the nerve, this is the session to circle on the calendar.
After that, things get quiet. Wednesday morning the 22nd of July is glassy, but the swell drops to 3ft. From Wednesday afternoon through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s a long, drawn-out stretch of mostly poor to unsurfable conditions. There are a few flickers of life, like the morning of Saturday the 25th of July which is glassy on a tiny 3ft swell, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping. The 30th of July looks slightly better with a 4ft easterly windswell, but the energy is weak and the tides are questionable. Don’t get your hopes up for that one.
For the second week, the pattern is clear: a whole lot of nothing. The wind is either howling onshore, the swell is too small, or both. The 10ft+ swells that pop up on the 24th and 28th of July are completely ruined by strong onshore winds, making it a messy, choppy mess. If you’re a kite surfer, those days might be interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass. The only real, true standout is that Tuesday afternoon on the 21st of July at Bruces Beauties. It’s a short, sharp window of brilliance, so be ready to move.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
355 | 407 | 400 | 366 | 311 | 2378 | 186 | 190 | 160 | 692 | 247 | 66 | 268 | 6389 | 31 | 465 | 76 | 62 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:26AM1.25m | 7:57PM1.37m | 8:11AM1.13m | 8:45PM1.24m | 9:11AM1.03m | 9:52PM1.14m | 10:52AM0.97m | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:39PM1.01m | 00:55AM1.14m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.38m | 1:29PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.49m | 2:10PM0.49m | 3:11AM0.58m | 3:06PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.64m | 4:38PM0.68m | 6:18AM0.62m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.58m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
355 | 804 | 637 | 314 | 1396 | 2378 | 2345 | 1450 | 1392 | 692 | 247 | 66 | 1924 | 6389 | 4955 | 3060 | 2063 | 2528 | 1767 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SW 12 | E 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 |
18 | 407 | 400 | 366 | 311 | 281 | 186 | 190 | 160 | 125 | 212 | 6 | 268 | 48 | 31 | 465 | 76 | 62 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | SSW 15 | — | ESE 12 | — | SE 11 | — | — | SE 11 | ESE 10 | — | — |
18 | 209 | 239 | 176 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 75 | — | 93 | — | 64 | — | — | 30 | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
1679 | 1040 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1062 | 547 | 3213 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 136 | 134 | 191 | 134 | 3 | 0 | 68 | 43 |
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Information about the Bruces Beauties Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bruces Beauties provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bruces Beauties can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bruces Beauties surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bruces Beauties) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bruces Beauties may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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