Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSW swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's talk about what's coming up. It's a pretty quiet start, so don't rush out. The first week or so is mostly a bust with small, weak surf and ordinary conditions.

The action is all at Bruces Beauties, a reef break. This one's for the advanced crew only, as it's inconsistent and can be a bit of a puzzle. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting around 64°F, so you'll want a good wetsuit.

The first real chance of a wave comes on Saturday, July 18th in the afternoon. We're looking at a 3ft swell from the SSE with a solid 13-second period. The wind is a light breeze, cross-offshore, keeping the face clean. The combined energy is moderate (478), so nothing too crazy, but it's a start.

Now, mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 22nd in the afternoon. A bigger 6ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. That's a clean, powerful combo. The combined energy is strong (896), and it's hitting the reef from the right direction. This is the one to get excited about.

The absolute standout for the experienced surfer is Thursday, July 23rd in the afternoon. This is expert-only territory. A 8ft swell from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. That's a heap of energy (2921) and it will wrap deep into the reef. With a light breeze and clean conditions, this is the best wave of the whole outlook.

There's a decent morning on Monday, July 27th with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions, offering a clean, fun session to wrap things up.

The end of the month gets messy with strong, onshore winds and lumpy surf. Not worth the drive.

So, the plan is simple: wait for the 22nd and 23rd for the best windows, and be ready for a powerful, challenging reef.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
9
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E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
1.4
S
10
1
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1
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11
0.8
SE
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
188
128
141
185
141
100
98
71
416
321
585
386
233
165
204
124
121
79
81
84
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
20
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
25
W
5
WSW
10
E
25
ENE
5
NNE
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
35
WSW
15
W
5
N
10
S
10
W
5
WNW
15
SSW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:38PM1.69m
4:51AM1.64m
5:19PM1.71m
5:31AM1.58m
5:59PM1.68m
6:09AM1.48m
6:38PM1.60m
6:47AM1.37m
7:17PM1.50m
7:26AM1.25m
7:57PM1.37m
8:11AM1.13m
8:45PM1.24m
Low Tide
10:24AM-0.00m
10:48PM0.09m
11:03AM-0.00m
11:30PM0.12m
11:40AM0.04m
00:11AM0.18m
12:17PM0.11m
00:52AM0.27m
12:52PM0.22m
1:32AM0.38m
1:29PM0.35m
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:11AM0.58m
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7:24
7:22
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7:20
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Temp °C
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17
16
16
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Feels °C
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11
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15
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17
14
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11
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15
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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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