Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
18.4° C
0.6° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 7,403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Gotta level with you straight up – this run is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid week of mostly onshore slop and poor conditions before things finally clean up. Expect a long stretch of frustrating, mushy days that aren’t worth paddling out for.

Monday the 27th through to Saturday the 1st of August is pretty much a write-off. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, with moderate to fresh breezes kicking up lumpy, choppy faces. The combined wave energy is all over the place, but the quality just isn’t there. You’ll see pulses of swell, like that Tuesday morning (28th) with a 10 ft SSW groundswell packing a massive energy reading of 4332, but the strong cross-onshore wind ruins it completely. The water temp is sitting around 65°F, which is about average for the time of year.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Sunday morning the 2nd of August. Conditions are still average (marginal surf forecast with a combined swell energy of 713), but it’s that Sunday afternoon that catches my eye. The wind goes completely glassy – 0 mph – and we get a clean 6 ft easterly swell with a moderate 9-second period. The energy reading of 581 is moderate, and with that flat calm wind, Bruces Beauties (reef) could actually offer a few clean lines. It’s a spot that’s inconsistent, so this kind of window is worth watching. The crowds here can show up sometimes, so don’t expect it to be empty if it cleans up.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August stay workable. Monday afternoon sees a 6 ft easterly swell with a period of 10 seconds and clean, offshore winds from the WSW (19 mph). Combined swell energy is 592. Tuesday morning is even lighter – a 5 ft easterly swell with only a 6 mph cross-off breeze, and the energy jumps to 938, suggesting a bit more push. Still, the surf is only marginal to very good at best. The setup is better for an experienced surfer who can work the reef.

From Wednesday the 5th, the energy drops right off, with 2 ft to 3 ft swells and very ordinary conditions. Not worth the drive.

Then we get a second pulse kicking in around Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August. Sunday afternoon sees a 8 ft SE swell with a fresh offshore (22 mph) and an energy reading of 589. Monday the 10th brings a 7 ft SSW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and a moderate offshore wind in the afternoon – combined energy of 2052, which is strong. This is big, powerful, long-period stuff, and for a reef like Bruces Beauties, that could be epic if the wind holds. But the swell height is over 8 ft, so this is expert territory only. Tuesday the 11th still holds some solid energy (over 1500) with clean conditions, but again, big and only for those who know what they’re doing.

Overall, the standout windows are the glassy Sunday afternoon (2nd) for the small but clean stuff, and the Monday/Tuesday (10th-11th) for the powerful, expert-only groundswell. Everything else is a pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
7
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
ESE
6
1.9
ESE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.9
SSW
13
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
2
E
9
2.4
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
9
3
E
9
2
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.9
E
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
590
423
6618
4326
348
254
390
330
1253
318
380
441
397
650
636
643
732
1802
695
563
668
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
35
SSE
25
SE
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
30
E
20
NE
30
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
0
WNW
35
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
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on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
3:01PM1.32m
3:06AM1.41m
3:32PM1.43m
3:36AM1.49m
4:02PM1.51m
4:06AM1.53m
4:30PM1.58m
4:34AM1.56m
4:58PM1.62m
5:03AM1.55m
5:27PM1.64m
5:33AM1.52m
5:56PM1.63m
Low Tide
8:51AM0.33m
9:01PM0.39m
9:21AM0.24m
9:33PM0.30m
9:49AM0.16m
10:04PM0.24m
10:17AM0.10m
10:33PM0.20m
10:44AM0.07m
11:03PM0.18m
11:11AM0.06m
11:34PM0.18m
11:39AM0.09m
00:06AM0.21m
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5:36
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5:39
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Temp °C
17
17
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Feels °C
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14
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17
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14
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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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