Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot to focus on, so it’s all about timing.

The opening days are a bit quiet, but there’s a real standout session on the horizon if you’re an experienced surfer. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a 3/2, maybe even a hood if you’re sensitive to the chill.

Things kick off this Saturday afternoon, the 4th of July. Bruces Beauties is the only show in town, a reef break that’s exposed to swell. Saturday afternoon is a gem: a solid 6ft swell out of the southeast, with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy from the south-southwest. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and packing decent energy (977). The only catch is it’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a wave every minute. Crowds are possible. This is the pick for the first few days.

Sunday morning the 5th gets messy with a cross-on breeze, and the swell drops a bit. But Sunday afternoon cleans right up with offshore wind from the southwest, and a 4ft swell out of the east-southeast. It’s smaller, but rideable.

Monday the 6th starts glassy, small at 3ft, then gets choppy in the afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday are pretty much a write-off with tiny surf or strong, wonky winds. There’s a big gap of poor quality here.

Now, hold on to your board. Thursday the 9th of July is the real standout. Morning and afternoon both deliver a solid 10ft swell from the south-southwest, with a 14-second period. This is a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is huge (3431 and 3278). The wind is offshore from the southwest, clean and glassy in the morning, and gentle offshore in the afternoon. This is excellent for experienced surfers only—it’s too big for beginners at over 8ft. For you veteran chargers, this is the best on offer in the entire forecast.

Friday the 10th keeps that 10ft energy going, but the wind swings east-southeast, creating cross-shore chop. It’s still big, but not as clean. The weekend of the 11th and 12th goes downhill fast with strong onshore winds and messy conditions. From Monday the 13th onwards, it’s small, mostly under 5ft, with poor conditions through the middle of the week.

There’s a glimmer of hope on Thursday the 16th of July with a small, glassy 3ft swell in the morning, and a clean 3ft in the afternoon. The final weekend picks up a little with a 6ft swell from the south on Saturday the 18th, but conditions are marginal.

So, bottom line: the absolute best on offer is Thursday the 9th of July at Bruces Beauties. That 10ft groundswell and offshore wind? That’s the dream. Saturday the 4th is your next best bet for a clean, fun session. In between, there are long gaps of nothing much. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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