Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
15.3°C
3.5° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, my fellow wave riders, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s in store for Bruces Beauties.

We’ve got a long, flat spell to kick things off. Don’t even bother paddling out until Monday afternoon, the 24th of August. Nothing’s happening before that.

Monday afternoon, the 24th, is your first real shot. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell out of the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the SW, so the face will be glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 415. This is a proper groundswell, and on a reef like this, those long 15-second gaps between sets will push in some well-shaped lines. Heads up, though: this spot is inconsistent, and it’s strictly for advanced surfers. The water is a crazy 4° colder than normal, at 60°, so you’ll be needing a steamersuit.

Tuesday afternoon, the 25th, bumps up a notch. We’re expecting about 5ft of SSW swell, with a very long 16-second period. The energy is strong at 1029. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, so it’s still clean. The forecast is marginal, probably due to the tide, but the power and length of those waves will be there for the taking. Another window for the crew who can handle it.

Then the weather turns on us. Wednesday, the 26th, brings a massive 10ft to 12ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period and a massive energy reading of 5219 to 6551. But it’s completely blown out. Strong onshore easterly winds at 22 to 25 mph will chop it to pieces. This is for experts only, and honestly, with that onshore wind, it’s screaming for a kite, not a paddle board.

Thursday the 27th, the swell drops to 7ft, but the onshore wind is still spoiling the party. Friday the 28th offers a 5ft to 5ft S swell, but the wind is side-shore, making it only so-so. The rest of the run into the first week of September is a desert of flat spells and strong, messy winds.

The real standouts are that Monday afternoon, the 24th, and Tuesday afternoon, the 25th. The offshore wind and the long-period groundswell are your best bet. Don’t expect much else.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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E
8
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9
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10
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11
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SSW
15
0.2
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11
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10
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SSW
16
3
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14
3
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16
3.5
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16
2.5
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13
2.1
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12
2.1
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12
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12
1.5
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11
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Energy kJ
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5
411
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1029
3122
5210
6490
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1220
841
596
630
426
284
327
175
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
ESE
35
E
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ENE
25
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E
5
NNW
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SE
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NNE
40
NNW
15
N
30
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High Tide
1:39PM1.09m
1:43AM1.19m
2:14PM1.23m
2:17AM1.31m
2:42PM1.37m
2:46AM1.43m
3:09PM1.50m
3:14AM1.52m
3:35PM1.62m
3:42AM1.59m
4:01PM1.70m
4:10AM1.63m
4:28PM1.75m
4:38AM1.63m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.61m
8:03AM0.45m
8:15PM0.48m
8:31AM0.32m
8:45PM0.35m
8:57AM0.20m
9:13PM0.24m
9:22AM0.11m
9:41PM0.15m
9:48AM0.04m
10:08PM0.08m
10:14AM-0.00m
10:37PM0.05m
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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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