Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Bruces Beauties. It’s a reef break, and it’s exposed to the swell, but it’s inconsistent, so you gotta pick your moments. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a decent wetsuit.

First thing’s first: it’s a rough start. For the first few days, from Wednesday the 2nd through to Saturday the 5th, it’s mostly poor. Small, weak swell coming from the ENE, mixed with messy, cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is low, barely hitting 27 (weak) and then bumping up to 67 (still weak). The waves are small and bumpy, not worth a paddle. Thursday afternoon the 3rd brings a jump in size to 7 ft from the SSE, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is howling at 28 mph cross-off, so it’s clean but blown-apart. Not really surfable. Friday the 4th gets a solid 10 ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. The combined energy hits 1503 (strong), but the conditions are poor. Saturday the 5th is still messy with 5 ft from the SSW and a fresh cross-onshore.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. The swell pumps up to 12 ft from the SSW, with a very long 21-second period, and the combined energy is massive (8675 – very strong). But the wind is screaming cross-onshore at 28 mph, making it a total mess. That’s kite-surfing weather, not for a paddle.

Now, Monday the 7th – this is the standout. The morning is pure magic. The wind goes glassy, just 3 mph from the north, and the swell is a solid 7 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 2604 (very strong). This is for experienced surfers only – over 5 ft is already too big for beginners, and at 7 ft it’s expert territory. The long period will make the waves fat and powerful, and with the reef bottom, it should reel off nicely. The water is still cold, but the glassy conditions will make it a dream. Crowds are possible here – it can get busy, but for a moment like this, it’s worth the gamble.

The rest of the week is a letdown. Monday afternoon the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell drop and the wind turn cross-off, which is clean but small. The combined energy drops to 521 (moderate) and 322 (moderate). Wednesday the 9th morning has a tiny 2 ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period, but the energy is low (347) and the wind is light. The afternoon goes offshore but the period drops to 4 seconds, and the energy just 29 (weak). Not worth it.

The second week is a real mixed bag. From Thursday the 10th to Saturday the 12th, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore – poor conditions. The swell is from the E, about 2 ft to 4 ft, with moderate cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is low to moderate (43 to 738). The best of this period is Saturday the 12th afternoon, with 4 ft from the SSW, a 15-second period, clean cross-off wind, but it’s marginal. Then we hit a major gap from Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th – all poor, with strong onshore winds and messy surf. The swell tries to rebuild on Monday the 14th with a massive 12 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it a total washout. The combined energy is 5109 (very strong), but it’s unrideable.

Wednesday the 16th shows a bit of promise. The morning has 4 ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, light cross-onshore wind, and a combined energy of 1134 (strong). It’s marginal but worth a look. The afternoon gets better: 7 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, clean cross-off wind, and the combined energy is 2933 (very strong). This is a solid call for experienced surfers, but it’s over a week away, so don’t hold your breath. Thursday the 17th is a fizzer – small, weak, and blown out.

So, the best on offer is Monday the 7th morning. Glassy, solid swell, and a long period. That’s the one. The next best is Wednesday the 16th afternoon, but it’s a long way off.

Rusty.

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