Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 9,199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Bruces Beauties.
We’ve got a real standout on the horizon, and it’s all about Friday the 24th of July. That morning, the ocean is absolutely pumping. We’re talking a solid 15ft groundswell from the SSW, with a 16-second period that’s packing some serious grunt. The combined energy is a massive 8908, which is some serious juice. The wind is a light 10 km/h cross-offshore from the west, keeping things clean. This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The swell direction is nearly a perfect match for what this reef likes, and the water temperature is about average for this time of year. With a tricky, inconsistent wave like this, when it lines up, it’s magic. Expect some serious, heavy barrels. This is a session for the experienced crew only.
Friday afternoon sees the swell drop to 12ft with a 15-second period, but the wind swings onshore from the east at 15 km/h, making it choppy and less appealing. The energy is still high at 5463, but the quality takes a dive.
Skip Saturday the 25th. The swell drops right off to 3ft from the SE with a short 10-second period. The energy is a weak 192. The morning is glassy, but there’s no power in the water. It’s flat.
Sunday the 26th of July has a bit of life, with a 3ft SSW swell, a long 16-second period, and 578 combined energy. The afternoon session looks better with glassy conditions from the NE at 5 km/h, giving you some clean, albeit small, lines.
Monday the 27th is a write-off. Strong winds of 40 km/h from the WSW will make it a battle, even if the swell is a clean 4ft.
Hold on for Tuesday the 28th of July. Afternoon is the pick, with an 12ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is a strong 5330. The wind is a stiff 20 km/h cross-offshore from the SSE, keeping the faces clean. It’s a big, powerful wave, but the wind is a bit raw. This is definitely for the advanced crowd.
The rest of the forecast is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 29th drops to 8ft with onshore winds, making it choppy. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st see strong onshore winds and a messy, short-period swell from the east. The first week of August looks poor, with a few small, weak pulses and cross-shore winds. The only real glimmer in the second week is Tuesday the 4th of August morning, with a 5ft ESE swell, a 11-second period, 611 combined energy, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the WNW. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a quiet patch.
So, the big call is Friday the 24th of July morning. That’s the one. It’s a world-class wave at an inconsistent spot, and when it comes, it’s an all-time session for the experts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1591 | 8860 | 5416 | 101 | 192 | 167 | 140 | 481 | 417 | 43 | 568 | 337 | 6189 | 4631 | 5330 | 4107 | 2248 | 1567 | 1114 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:31PM1.10m | 12:39PM1.01m | 00:55AM1.14m | 1:43PM1.11m | 1:51AM1.23m | 2:26PM1.22m | 2:31AM1.33m | 3:01PM1.32m | 3:06AM1.41m | 3:32PM1.43m | 3:36AM1.49m | 4:02PM1.51m | 4:06AM1.53m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:18AM0.62m | 6:31PM0.66m | 7:31AM0.54m | 7:41PM0.58m | 8:16AM0.44m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:51AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:04PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 5:34 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 2853 | 8860 | 5416 | 3326 | 2094 | 2345 | 1978 | 1381 | 1070 | 1352 | 1048 | 2886 | 6189 | 4631 | 5330 | 4107 | 2248 | 1567 | 888 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | ENE 9 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1591 | 48 | 47 | 101 | 192 | 167 | 140 | 481 | 417 | 43 | 568 | 337 | 15 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 77 | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | 88 | 71 | 7 | 45 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 184 | — | — | 97 | — | — | 151 | 507 | 1114 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 136 | 641 | 191 | 191 | 19 | 173 | 43 | 554 | 61 |
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