Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Bruces Beauties. You know the spot—a proper reef break that takes a bit of patience since it’s inconsistent. Over the next 16 days, there’s a real long stretch of nothing much worth paddling out for, but we do get a couple of moments that could be something special for the experienced crew.

The water temperature is sitting at about 64°F, which is a touch over 3°F colder than you’d expect for this time of year. The wind’s been a bit of a factor too, and for the first week, it’s mainly cross-off or offshore, but the swell just isn’t there. For the first few days—Wednesday the 15th through to the end of Sunday the 20th—we’re looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under 3ft, and the combined energy barely gets into triple digits. There’s a hint of a pulse on Wednesday afternoon the 15th, with a 3ft, 11-second swell from the SSW giving moderate energy (411), but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, and the comment says poor conditions. Not worth it.

The real blank run hits from about Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 24th, where the swell height drops to zero on some days, and the energy is in the 40s and 50s. That’s a tough stretch—just don’t bother.

Now, for the standouts.

The first true highlight is on Friday the 24th of July, in the morning. We’ve got a solid 8ft southerly swell, with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1755—that’s some serious power. The wind is a light 6 mph onshore from the NE, but for a reef break like this, that’s manageable. This is only for advanced surfers; 8ft is too big for anyone without a solid skill set. The swell direction is S, and the optimum here is ESE, so it’s a bit off-angle, but the energy is undeniable. Keep an eye on it.

The other one to circle is Sunday the 26th of July, morning. A 7ft easterly swell, but with a short 8-second period, and combined energy of 1100—still strong. Wind is 9 mph onshore from the ENE. Again, big and powerful, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less clean. Good for experts only.

After that, Monday the 27th of July afternoon is the only session that actually gets a “good surf conditions” call. The swell is 5ft from the east, 9-second period, moderate energy (471), and the wind goes glassy from the SSE. That’s clean, lined-up, and a proper window for a reef break. The swell direction is E, and the optimum is ESE, so close enough.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, the 24th morning and the 27th afternoon are your best bets. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off. Keep your board waxed, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty

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