Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSW swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 6.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about what's coming up. It's a pretty quiet start, so don't rush out. The first week or so is mostly a bust with small, weak surf and ordinary conditions.
The action is all at Bruces Beauties, a reef break. This one's for the advanced crew only, as it's inconsistent and can be a bit of a puzzle. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting around 64°F, so you'll want a good wetsuit.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Saturday, July 18th in the afternoon. We're looking at a 3ft swell from the SSE with a solid 13-second period. The wind is a light breeze, cross-offshore, keeping the face clean. The combined energy is moderate (478), so nothing too crazy, but it's a start.
Now, mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 22nd in the afternoon. A bigger 6ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. That's a clean, powerful combo. The combined energy is strong (896), and it's hitting the reef from the right direction. This is the one to get excited about.
The absolute standout for the experienced surfer is Thursday, July 23rd in the afternoon. This is expert-only territory. A 8ft swell from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. That's a heap of energy (2921) and it will wrap deep into the reef. With a light breeze and clean conditions, this is the best wave of the whole outlook.
There's a decent morning on Monday, July 27th with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, offering a clean, fun session to wrap things up.
The end of the month gets messy with strong, onshore winds and lumpy surf. Not worth the drive.
So, the plan is simple: wait for the 22nd and 23rd for the best windows, and be ready for a powerful, challenging reef.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 249 | 188 | 128 | 141 | 185 | 141 | 100 | 98 | 71 | 416 | 321 | 585 | 386 | 233 | 165 | 204 | 124 | 121 | 79 | 81 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:38PM1.69m | 4:51AM1.64m | 5:19PM1.71m | 5:31AM1.58m | 5:59PM1.68m | 6:09AM1.48m | 6:38PM1.60m | 6:47AM1.37m | 7:17PM1.50m | 7:26AM1.25m | 7:57PM1.37m | 8:11AM1.13m | 8:45PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM-0.00m | 10:48PM0.09m | 11:03AM-0.00m | 11:30PM0.12m | 11:40AM0.04m | 00:11AM0.18m | 12:17PM0.11m | 00:52AM0.27m | 12:52PM0.22m | 1:32AM0.38m | 1:29PM0.35m | 2:16AM0.49m | 2:10PM0.49m | 3:11AM0.58m | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 10 | WSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 249 | 188 | 922 | 3095 | 2340 | 1607 | 2160 | 1617 | 749 | 416 | 157 | 585 | 386 | 233 | 1347 | 589 | 777 | 645 | 4478 | 13503 | 6802 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 53 | 242 | 939 | 141 | 185 | 141 | 100 | 98 | 71 | 250 | 157 | 330 | 48 | 30 | 165 | 204 | 124 | 121 | 79 | 81 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 17 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | E 5 | SSE 13 | SW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 33 | 145 | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 18 | 321 | 84 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 129 | 17 | 8 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | WSW 3 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | NE 3 | — | WSW 5 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 120 | 449 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 42 | — | 3 | 1495 | 2710 | — | 2 | — | 92 | 5885 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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