Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
15.6° C
3.2° 

Bruces Beauties surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 26th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.

First things first, the water at Bruces Beauties is running at 60° right now, which is a massive 6° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and maybe some booties if you’re heading out.

Right now, we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing. The first few days are flat – nothing worth paddling out for. There’s a tiny bit of swell on Friday the 21st, but it’s only 0.7ft from the east with a weak 8-second period, and the energy is a measly 6 (weak). Not worth getting wet.

Saturday the 22nd sees a bit more size, with a 3ft SSW groundswell showing up in the morning. The period is a solid 14 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore from the west at 31 mph. That’s a lot of wind, but it’s clean. The combined energy cranks up to 368 (moderate). However, this is an inconsistent reef break, and with that much wind, it’s going to be tricky. Not a standout.

The real window opens up on Monday the 24th in the afternoon. A 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period rolls in, with offshore wind from the WSW at 16 mph. The energy is 238 (moderate), and the wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean. It’s a decent little window, but with only 3ft and the break being inconsistent, it’s not the best of the whole run.

Now, the standout. Look towards Friday the 28th in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft S swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely zero wind from the SE. The energy is a solid 1289 (strong), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best we’ve got. The swell direction from the south is a good match for the optimum ESE direction at this reef, so it should set up nicely. The water is still cold, but the waves will be clean and have some punch. This is a reef break, and with that longer period, it’s going to offer proper shaped waves. Watch out for the crowds though – this spot can get busy at times.

After that, the swell drops off. There’s a bit of a bump on Saturday the 29th afternoon with a 3ft E swell, offshore wind, and 358 energy (moderate), but it’s nothing to write home about. The rest of the run into early September is mostly small and ordinary, with wind on it.

So, if you’re picking one session, make it the morning of Friday the 28th. It’s the cleanest, strongest, and most promising day in the whole 16-day window. The rest of the time, you’ll be scratching for scraps.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

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8
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14
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8
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8
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8
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8
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15
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16
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Energy kJ
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650
362
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6
301
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1258
2534
1033
976
1927
1697
1191
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
NE
50
W
35
WSW
25
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15
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15
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High Tide
10:37PM0.99m
12:36PM0.95m
00:51AM1.06m
1:39PM1.09m
1:43AM1.19m
2:14PM1.23m
2:17AM1.31m
2:42PM1.37m
2:46AM1.43m
3:09PM1.50m
3:14AM1.52m
3:35PM1.62m
3:42AM1.59m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.74m
5:56AM0.71m
6:33PM0.73m
7:26AM0.59m
7:40PM0.61m
8:03AM0.45m
8:15PM0.48m
8:31AM0.32m
8:45PM0.35m
8:57AM0.20m
9:13PM0.24m
9:22AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
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Information about the Bruces Beauties Surf forecast

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.

Bruces Beauties is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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