Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,712 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bruces Beauties. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s an inconsistent spot, so when it does fire, you’ve gotta be on it. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is a whopping 5° colder than usual for this time of year – it’s a proper chilly one, so don’t forget the thickest rubber you’ve got.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, with a few days of messy, blown-out conditions. But hang in there, because the real story is kicking off on the 30th of August. Sunday afternoon, we’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the SSW with a short 8-second period, and light offshore winds from the SSW. That’s a proper little window of clean, surfable waves. The energy is moderate (713), and while it’s not going to be a groundswell, it’ll be fun.
Then we skip ahead to the 6th of September. Sunday afternoon is the standout of the whole run. You’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the ESE with a 11-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s a long-period groundswell, and on a reef like this, it’ll be lined up and offering some proper shape. The energy is solid (1265), and it’s calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is your best bet – a real gem for the crew who know what they’re doing.
The 7th of September morning looks interesting too, with a solid 12ft SSW swell and a 11-second period, but the wind is light cross-onshore. That’s a big one (3297 energy), but at that size, it’s only for the experts. If you’re a strong paddler, it could be a wild session.
A word of caution: the 4th and 5th of September see some monster swell – we’re talking 20ft to 25ft with near gale-force winds. That’s way too big and blown out for paddle surfing; that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the fortnight is a mix of small, clean days and average conditions. Nothing else truly stands out. Get on that 6th of September session if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | E 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5084 | 4287 | 1992 | 1310 | 1100 | 736 | 424 | 344 | 384 | 262 | 282 | 235 | 154 | 86 | 67 | 94 | 81 | 74 | 73 | 50 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:09PM1.50m | 3:14AM1.52m | 3:35PM1.62m | 3:42AM1.59m | 4:01PM1.70m | 4:10AM1.63m | 4:28PM1.75m | 4:38AM1.63m | 4:56PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:26PM1.72m | 5:39AM1.52m | 5:58PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM0.20m | 9:13PM0.24m | 9:22AM0.11m | 9:41PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.04m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:14AM-0.00m | 10:37PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.05m | 11:10AM0.03m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5084 | 4287 | 1992 | 1310 | 1100 | 612 | 424 | 318 | 384 | 262 | 282 | 235 | 154 | 400 | 1182 | 437 | 763 | 527 | 73 | 4522 | 6461 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | E 8 | WSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSE 10 | E 11 | S 7 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 572 | 269 | 45 | 529 | 81 | 736 | 305 | 344 | 252 | 256 | 230 | 177 | 35 | 86 | 67 | 325 | 81 | 41 | 11 | 50 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 83 | 82 | 78 | 123 | 210 | 114 | 222 | 164 | 176 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 94 | 78 | 74 | 3 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 | SW 11 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 93 | 604 | 947 | 482 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 46 | 1684 | 1043 | — | — | — | 1 | 1310 | 5555 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 527 | 134 | 19 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 136 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 136 | 19 | 19 |
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