Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher with only one break on the list: Bruces Beauties. It’s a reef, so it can handle a solid swell, but it’s an inconsistent spot, so it needs the right alignment. Water temp is 61°, which is about 5° colder than usual – that’s a serious chill, so you’ll be needing a proper wetsuit.
The next few days are pretty weak. Thursday morning (27th) has a 7ft SSW swell, but the wind is onshore and the energy is strong at 3043, so it’s messy and not worth it. Thursday afternoon fades. Friday (28th) is cleaner with cross-off winds, but the swell is only 4-5ft, energy moderate (674-828). Saturday morning (29th) has a 30 km/h cross-off with a tiny 4ft East swell – too small. From Sunday through the next week, it’s a real flat spell. Swells drop to 2-3ft, energy is often below 100, and despite mostly offshore or cross-off winds, there’s no wave to ride.
Then things change on the 3rd of September. That Thursday morning brings a massive 16ft S swell with 50 km/h cross-off winds and energy at 4924 – that’s a full-on storm surge. Afternoon is similar. The real standout is Friday the 4th. The swell settles to 12ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds, and the wind turns offshore from the SW at 20 km/h. The combined energy is 5863 – that’s a monster groundswell. This is strictly for experts. The reef will hold the long-period energy, and the direction is close to optimum ESE, so it should wrap in clean. The offshore wind will keep it glassy. After that, the swell eases through the 5th and 6th, but the wind goes onshore, ruining the quality. The second week is a mix of small to moderate surf, but nothing special.
So, the next week is a dud. The one to pencil in is the 4th of September – a serious, heavy groundswell with offshore winds. That’s your best shot, but it’s expert-only. If you’re not up for that, it’s quiet.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1430 | 1100 | 893 | 369 | 344 | 384 | 262 | 233 | 235 | 151 | 83 | 54 | 83 | 77 | 71 | 67 | 48 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:13AM1.42m | 6:34PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:15PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1430 | 1100 | 614 | 369 | 271 | 384 | 262 | 233 | 235 | 580 | 375 | 1240 | 83 | 77 | 794 | 1107 | 1463 | 3165 | 7125 | 5072 | 3419 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | WSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 583 | 81 | 722 | 305 | 344 | 247 | 260 | 230 | 251 | 347 | 494 | 54 | 11 | 4 | 71 | 67 | 48 | 45 | 39 | 39 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 83 | 79 | 78 | 121 | 213 | 114 | 222 | 164 | 66 | 151 | 83 | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | W 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 947 | 537 | 893 | 10 | — | — | — | 44 | 76 | — | — | — | 1235 | 1082 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 43 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 134 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 16 |
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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).
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