Bruces Beauties Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.18° S 24.85° E

Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruces Beauties sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bruces Beauties in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, your local surf reporter, and I’m looking at Bruces Beauties. This is a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s set up for some serious sessions if you time it right. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The pattern here is a bit of a slow start, then a couple of absolute gems, and then some big, raw power for the experienced crew. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations, so be patient.

We kick off on Monday, 20th July, with a solid 4ft swell from the SE, period at 12 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the SW. The energy is moderate (639), and it’s packing some punch. This is a really good, clean start.

Then Tuesday, 21st July, morning is the real standout. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ESE, with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is solid (360), and the vibe is just perfect. This is the best on offer in the first week—smooth, clean, and the reef will be working.

Tuesday afternoon sees a big jump: 8ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-shore. It’s a lot of energy (2970), but the conditions are a bit messy, so it’s more of a challenge for the experts. The crowds are listed as ‘sometimes’ here, so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday, 22nd July, through to the end of the month, the surf is poor or marginal. The wind is onshore or cross-off, and the swell is small or messy. It’s a proper gap of about a week with nothing to recommend.

But hold on, because the second week brings the real power. On Monday, 3rd August, we have excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The morning shows a 8ft swell from the ESE, 11-second period, with clean, cross-off wind from the WSW. The energy is strong (1562). This is a serious wave, and it’s clean. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the SE, 12-second period, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW. Energy is pumping (1682). This is the other standout of the whole outlook—long-period groundswell, perfect for a reef break like this. It’s not for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to chase.

Tuesday, 4th August, keeps the energy high with 10ft from the E, 10-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are a bit more marginal. Still, for the big-wave crew, the energy is massive (3509).

And look out for the end of the window. Sunday, 2nd August, has a massive 15ft swell from the S, 12-second period, but it’s onshore wind. That’s a lot of power (6339), but it’s going to be a mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

So, the takeaway: Tuesday morning, 21st July, is the clean, glassy gem for the first week. And Monday, 3rd August, is the big, powerful, clean swell for the experienced. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
2.5
SSW
14
1.1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
0.6
ESE
12
1.4
SSW
19
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.3
ESE
11
2.5
SSW
13
0.6
E
4
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
418
352
2689
270
186
197
724
438
91
1421
49
31
30
22
2394
12
115
85
96
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
SE
20
NE
20
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
40
WSW
20
SW
10
NE
30
E
20
NE
10
ENE
20
E
15
NE
20
N
10
W
15
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
cross
on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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on
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on
cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
7:57PM1.37m
8:11AM1.13m
8:45PM1.24m
9:11AM1.03m
9:52PM1.14m
10:52AM0.97m
11:31PM1.10m
12:39PM1.01m
00:55AM1.14m
1:43PM1.11m
1:51AM1.23m
2:26PM1.22m
2:31AM1.33m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.49m
2:10PM0.49m
3:11AM0.58m
3:06PM0.61m
4:33AM0.64m
4:38PM0.68m
6:18AM0.62m
6:31PM0.66m
7:31AM0.54m
7:41PM0.58m
8:16AM0.44m
8:25PM0.48m
clear
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rain showers
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7:20
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7:20
7:18
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7:18
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5:31
5:31
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:36
 mm
7
Temp °C
17
16
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16
16
16
17
16
16
17
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25
29
25
Feels °C
13
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11
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12
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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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