
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
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 our way for Bruces Beauties (Big Island).
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with strong cross-shore and onshore winds, lumpy, messy surf, and a whole lot of nothing in the good wave department. The swell is mostly coming from the SSW and SE, but it’s a choppy, windblown mess. The wind is just relentless, mostly from the E and SE, blowing hard at 18, 22, even 28 mph. This isn’t paddle surfing weather; it’s more like a kiteboarder’s dream setup. There’s some serious energy in the water on the 6th and 7th of September, with combined swell energy readings of 2950 and 2880, but it’s all blown out.
The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, for the only real glimmer of hope in this 16-day window. On Tuesday, the 8th of September, we get a brief window of opportunity. The morning shows a promising 5ft swell from the E, with a clean 9-second period, and most importantly, a light offshore wind from the SW at just 3 mph. The combined swell energy is a moderate 524, and the conditions are clean. That’s the one to set your alarm for. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a wave every second, but when it’s on, it’s a reef break that can handle that swell direction well. Be aware that crowds are possible here.
After that, it’s more of the same – wind and chop – until the tail end of the forecast. The morning of Wednesday, 16th September, shows a 5ft swell from the E with clean offshore wind, and the afternoon of the same day goes glassy with a 5ft E swell. That’s a decent look for a late-season score, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.
So, the best on offer is the morning of Tuesday, 8th September. It’s the standout. The rest, frankly, is a write-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1929 | 554 | 3245 | 1292 | 671 | 502 | 505 | 469 | 388 | 2300 | 5096 | 3698 | 1748 | 1427 | 858 | 444 | 280 | 201 | 202 | 202 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.35m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:32PM1.18m | 9:46AM1.01m | 10:56PM1.11m | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:44AM1.22m | 1:25PM1.29m | 1:42AM1.37m | 2:10PM1.49m | 2:25AM1.50m | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:02AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:17AM0.60m | 4:02PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.58m | 6:28PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.42m | 7:37PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:23PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.12m | 9:00PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 5 | 14 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1929 | 742 | 341 | 491 | 456 | 163 | 505 | 469 | 388 | 2300 | 5096 | 3698 | 1748 | 1427 | 858 | 444 | 280 | 201 | 202 | 444 | 369 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 9 |
15 | 13 | — | 222 | 166 | 101 | 66 | 47 | 40 | 302 | 117 | 42 | 58 | 49 | 846 | 663 | 416 | 232 | 346 | 202 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 26 | S 13 | SW 10 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | — |
26 | 20 | — | — | 43 | 134 | 18 | 31 | 129 | 30 | 76 | — | — | — | 114 | 80 | 49 | 154 | 171 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
67 | 554 | 3245 | 1292 | 671 | 502 | 256 | 195 | 237 | 318 | 481 | 1362 | 1074 | 1098 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 440 | 1744 | 1408 | 671 | 165 | 588 | 588 | 191 | 191 | 552 | 177 | 134 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 19 | 0 |
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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.
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