Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather 'round, crew. It’s Rusty here, looking straight at Bruces Beauties. It’s a reef setup that doesn't break all that often, so when it does, you better be ready. The water's sitting at about 65° which is a bit colder than we'd expect for this time of year, so a decent spring suit is the go.

Right now and through Tuesday afternoon, July 7th, there’s just not enough push – a tiny 1 ft swell from the ESE with an energy reading of only 46. The wind is clean offshore from the WSW, but there's nothing to ride. We're sitting through a dry spell.

Wednesday morning the 8th is still a no-go with a 1.0 ft swell, but look out for Wednesday afternoon. A sudden spike of 3 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds comes in, but the energy is still only moderate at 411. The wind is cross-off and strong at 25 mph, so it's going to be bumpy and tough to handle. Not the one.

Thursday morning the 9th is flat again. Then Thursday afternoon things start to get real. A solid 10 ft swell from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds and a massive energy jump to 3594. Wind is cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph. This is big, strong energy. It's a reef, so it might hold shape, but the long period could make it break a bit straight. This is for advanced surfers only—beginners stay well clear.

Friday the 10th is the standout. Morning sees an 12 ft SSW swell with 14-second period and energy at 4537. Wind is cross-off, but come Friday afternoon the wind drops to a light 6 mph offshore from the WSW, with the swell still a chunky 12 ft, 13-second period, and energy at 3814. The report says excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is heavy, powerful, clean water. If you've got the skills, this is the session to aim for. The crowd is only there sometimes, so you might have some room.

Saturday the 11th is a write-off with onshore wind and lumpy conditions. Sunday the 12th is even worse with onshore gales. The surf quality just tanks.

Monday the 13th offers an 8 ft swell from the east, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the WSW at 16 mph. Energy is strong at 2167, but that short period makes for weaker, messier waves at this reef. Not great.

Then we get another moment of calm. Tuesday morning the 14th is a rare glassy moment. The wind is dead calm—3 mph from the north, glassy as can be. Swell is 5 ft from the east with a 10-second period and energy at 682. The report says expect very good conditions. For Bruces Beauties, which is inconsistent, this clean, lined-up groundswell on a reef should produce some beautiful, tidy waves. This is the second real highlight.

After that, the run continues with poor conditions through the 15th, strong winds, lumpy seas, and onshore slop all the way through the 22nd. There are a few days with small, weak swells and the wind is either onshore or howling cross-off. For a reef that rarely breaks, it’s a lot of waiting. A couple of smaller pulses around the 18th and 21st have some energy, but the wind or short period kills the vibe.

So, the real takeaway: if you're an experienced surfer, get on Friday the 10th afternoon for that heavy, clean SSW groundswell. If you want something a bit smaller but still glassy and clean, Tuesday morning the 14th is your window. Don't sleep on it, because this spot doesn't fire often.

Stay wet,
Rusty.

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