
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, S swell with 11,345 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming up for Bruces Beauties. This is a reef break that needs the right key to unlock it, and we’re looking at a pretty inconsistent run over the next couple of weeks.
For the first week, it’s a bit of a slow grind. We start with some okay-sized swell on Monday the 3rd, with 5ft ESE swell and a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is a cross-on from the east and the energy is moderate (628). The water is a chilly 62°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit. The conditions are poor, though, so it’s not a goer.
Things don’t really improve much through the middle of the week. Tuesday the 4th has a bit of swell, but again, cross-on winds and poor conditions. The real tease comes on Wednesday the 5th afternoon, when we get a clean 4ft E swell with offshore winds from the SW! That’s the kind of wind that makes a reef look good, but the swell is small and the energy is weak (267). It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a write-off with tiny waves, poor conditions, and on the 10th, a massive spike in energy. Monday the 10th sees a huge 18ft S swell with a long 12-second period, and the energy is massive (9583), but it’s being absolutely hammered by strong cross-shore winds from the SE. That’s a messy, dangerous mess – more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddle session. The same goes for Tuesday the 11th with 13ft to 15ft SSE swell and strong cross-shore winds.
Now, here’s the highlight of the whole outlook. On Wednesday the 12th afternoon, the swell drops slightly to 13ft from the ESE, but the period stretches to 13 seconds, and the energy is still very strong (6477). The wind goes light and gentle from the NW, creating only a slight cross-chop. This is a marginal call on the score, but we’re looking at a big, clean groundswell on a reef. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s over 8ft and it’s a reef. But if you’ve got the skills, this is the best window.
Thursday the 13th morning looks even cleaner on paper, with a 15ft SE swell and a fresh offshore cross-off wind from the west, but the energy is the highest of the run (9444). That’s a lot of water moving around. The afternoon of the 13th improves with a 13ft SSE swell and clean offshore SW wind, scoring a solid 5 out of 10. That’s the pick of the big-wave days.
After that, the swell drops fast. Friday the 14th has a 6ft S swell in the morning, but it’s cross-off and clean, and the energy is moderate (731). The afternoon gets better with 5ft SSE and offshore SW wind – a good clean option for the more experienced intermediate crowd.
From Saturday the 15th onwards, it’s back to small, weak, and generally poor. The rest of the forecast is a long stretch of tiny waves. There’s a gap from the 15th to the 18th with nothing really worth paddling out for.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a struggle. The real standouts are on Wednesday the 12th afternoon and Thursday the 13th, but those are big, powerful, and for experts only. If you’re not in that league, this is a long wait for a small window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
622 | 551 | 459 | 342 | 294 | 279 | 267 | 148 | 115 | 92 | 65 | 90 | 67 | 43 | 65 | 46 | 32 | 115 | 102 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.58m | 6:40AM1.38m | 7:06PM1.50m | 7:21AM1.27m | 7:52PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.14m | 8:59PM1.28m | 9:51AM1.05m | 10:46PM1.21m | 11:59AM1.08m | 00:33AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.23m | 1:43AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:24AM0.34m | 1:25PM0.35m | 2:18AM0.45m | 2:21PM0.48m | 3:40AM0.54m | 3:54PM0.58m | 5:36AM0.53m | 6:00PM0.56m | 7:08AM0.42m | 7:28PM0.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
622 | 551 | 459 | 342 | 294 | 279 | 1412 | 1863 | 4474 | 3718 | 2379 | 2903 | 3544 | 4341 | 2648 | 2042 | 1619 | 2733 | 2248 | 1427 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 |
643 | 537 | 570 | 471 | 303 | 220 | 267 | 148 | 115 | 92 | 65 | 90 | 67 | 42 | 65 | 46 | 32 | 115 | 102 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 |
3 | — | 3 | 13 | 99 | 309 | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 42 | 28 | 28 | — | 15 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — |
3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 191 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
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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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