Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
18.6° C
0.5° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, checking in with a look at the next couple of weeks at Bruces Beauties.

First up, it’s a quiet start. Nothing doing for the next couple of days. We’ve got a bit of swell around on Wednesday and Thursday, but it’s small – around 3ft to 2ft – and the conditions are just ordinary. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, the big news. Friday the 24th of July is the standout of the whole outlook. We’re looking at a solid 13ft groundswell from the SSW, period pushing 16 seconds – that’s proper, long-period energy. The combined energy is massive at 7866 (very strong wave energy). And get this: glassy conditions in the morning with a slight air. This is exceptional, but let’s be real, at this size and power, it’s strictly for experts. This is a wave that will be breaking straight and fast, but with that direction hitting the optimum ESE swell direction for the reef, it should be a serious session for those who can handle it. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect non-stop sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth the wait. Water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

The rest of that weekend gets messy. Saturday the 25th sees onshore and cross-onshore wind, chopping up the swell. Sunday the 26th afternoon could be a bit better with a 4ft SSW swell and a clean cross-off breeze – that might offer a few salvageable waves, but nothing like Friday.

The following week has a few interesting moments. Tuesday the 28th morning, we have a big 8ft SSW swell, but a fresh cross-shore wind is making it lumpy. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. The afternoon gets blown out completely.

Then we get a nice window around the 4th and 5th of August. Tuesday the 4th afternoon has a 6ft swell from the east, combined energy at 828 (moderate wave energy), and a gentle offshore from the SW. That’s going to be clean and lined up on the reef. Wednesday the 5th morning keeps it going with a 6ft east swell and light cross-off winds. These two sessions look like solid, surfable options for intermediate to advanced crew, with clean conditions and a consistent swell from an east direction.

From the 6th of August, the wind turns ugly again with strong cross-onshore, and it’s a write-off. That wraps it up for the run.

All up, Friday the 24th is the big fish – that’s the session to circle on the calendar. Otherwise, keep an eye on the 4th and 5th of August for some clean, fun waves.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
1.6
SSW
13
0.8
ESE
12
0.7
SE
12
1.5
SSW
19
4
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
11
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
1.1
SSW
16
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
197
828
156
137
1591
7817
47
94
115
77
47
371
559
99
107
612
728
3121
4357
3227
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WSW
20
W
15
W
40
W
20
SSW
5
E
20
E
10
N
10
NE
25
E
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
S
20
W
5
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
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cross-on
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cross-on
on
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cross-off
glassy
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cross
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
9:11AM1.03m
9:52PM1.14m
10:52AM0.97m
11:31PM1.10m
12:39PM1.01m
00:55AM1.14m
1:43PM1.11m
1:51AM1.23m
2:26PM1.22m
2:31AM1.33m
3:01PM1.32m
3:06AM1.41m
3:32PM1.43m
3:36AM1.49m
Low Tide
3:06PM0.61m
4:33AM0.64m
4:38PM0.68m
6:18AM0.62m
6:31PM0.66m
7:31AM0.54m
7:41PM0.58m
8:16AM0.44m
8:25PM0.48m
8:51AM0.33m
9:01PM0.39m
9:21AM0.24m
9:33PM0.30m
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7:16
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5:32
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
13
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22
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15
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12
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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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