Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
16.7°C
2.0° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 2,018 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The early part of the forecast is a total washout, so we’re jumping straight to the good stuff.

Friday, August 28th is the one to get excited about. Bruces Beauties (reef break) is looking at a clean 4ft swell from the S, with a solid 11-second period. The wind is blowing light offshore from the SSW, so those waves are gonna be glassy. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 62°F, with a notable anomaly of -4°F. The combined energy is a solid 869 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt. This spot is *inconsistent* and strictly for advanced surfers, but when it fires, it’s a gem. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, but it’s not a free-for-all.

Saturday, August 29th sees the swell drop to 3ft. The morning is cloudy with a moderate WSW offshore wind at 16 mph, but the tide is gonna mess with the quality. The afternoon is similar, with a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell direction swings to the E and the energy drops off. It’s marginal.

Sunday, August 30th through Wednesday, September 2nd is a dead zone. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the wind is all over the place. The energy is barely there (mostly under 100). Not worth even looking at.

Thursday, September 3rd we get a big spike, but it’s ugly. A 12ft swell from the SE hits with a short 8-second period and a howling SE wind at 28 mph. The combined energy jumps to 1688 (strong), but it’s a cross-shore, rain-soaked, blown-out mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not a paddle wave.

This dirty, windy pattern sticks around through the first week of September. We’re seeing big, onshore surf (8ft to 12ft) with strong cross-shore winds and terrible conditions. The energy is huge (values over 2000), but it’s all chop. Stay out.

There’s a gap of poor conditions until Thursday, September 10th. The afternoon finally shows a pulse. The swell drops to 6ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the wind goes light cross-offshore from the W. The energy is moderate at 490, and the call is for good surf. It’s a long way out, but it’s a sign of life.

Friday, September 11th morning is the second real highlight. We’ve got 5ft of swell from the ESE, a 9-second period, and a glassy, light offshore wind from the SSW. The combined energy is 535 (moderate), and the forecast is for very good surf. It’s clean, it’s got shape, and the reef will handle it well. Mark that date, but it’s two weeks away, so don’t book the trip just yet.

The rest of the second week fades out with more onshore wind and lumpy conditions.

That’s the story. The 28th of August and the 11th of September are your windows. The rest is a right-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning).

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Sunday
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Monday
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11
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S
12
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11
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E
11
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E
11
0.7
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11
0.6
E
10
0.5
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0.7
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9
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9
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9
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ESE
6
2.4
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7
3.5
SE
8
3
ESE
9
2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
344
384
260
227
202
114
75
48
108
100
68
63
47
43
55
154
590
1688
1448
963
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
NE
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
15
WSW
25
SW
5
WNW
10
ENE
20
WSW
25
W
10
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10
ESE
5
W
45
SE
20
SE
35
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on
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High Tide
4:01PM1.70m
4:10AM1.63m
4:28PM1.75m
4:38AM1.63m
4:56PM1.76m
5:08AM1.59m
5:26PM1.72m
5:39AM1.52m
5:58PM1.64m
6:13AM1.42m
6:34PM1.51m
6:53AM1.28m
7:20PM1.35m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.08m
10:14AM-0.00m
10:37PM0.05m
10:42AM-0.00m
11:07PM0.05m
11:10AM0.03m
11:38PM0.10m
11:41AM0.11m
00:12AM0.19m
12:15PM0.22m
00:51AM0.32m
12:56PM0.37m
1:44AM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Bruces Beauties is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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