
Surf Forecasts:
Bruces Beauties surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SE 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 (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruces Beauties over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. We’re lookin’ at a classic advanced reef setup at Bruces Beauties, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The place is a true standout when the stars align, but it’s inconsistent, so we gotta pick our moments.
The coming week starts off a bit underwhelming. Sunday the 19th sees a clean 4 ft swell from the SE, but with a strong offshore breeze and moderate combined energy (365), it’s a tease—more of a look-see than a paddle-out. Monday the 20th gets a little better as the day goes on; the afternoon glass-off with a gentle offshore wind and a 4 ft SE swell (12-second period) is where the quality starts to show. The combined energy jumps to 639, which is a solid sign of some push. Tuesday the 21st morning is a beaut—absolutely glassy with a clean 4 ft swell from the ESE. That’s your window for a clean, relaxed session.
But hold on, because the real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 29th of July. The afternoon is a dream: glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 8 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2988, so there’s plenty of grunt. This is an advanced spot, and with that size, it’s for the experienced crew only. The set waves will be long and powerful, perfect for a reef like this, but the period means you’ll need to be patient between sets. The water’s a bit colder than average for this time of year, sitting at 64°, so don’t forget a hood.
Before that, Thursday the 24th of July morning has a big 12 ft SSW swell (16-second period) with a combined energy of 6563, but the wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. It’s a powerful, expert-only session if you’re keen, but the wind will make it a battle. The 28th of July brings another big pulse of 10 ft SSW swell, but with a moderate cross-shore wind and cross-chop, it’s a messy affair.
For the second week, things get a bit more uncertain. The 29th is the clear winner, as I said. The 30th of July has a 5 ft SSW swell with a gentle cross-shore breeze, but it drops off in quality by the afternoon. The 2nd of August has a big 8 ft SSW swell (17-second period) with a very long period, but it’s onshore wind, so the spot will be blown out. Brief windows of potential, but nothing that matches the 29th.
Overall, the best on offer is that Wednesday afternoon on the 29th of July. Lock it in, but bring your big-wave board and your patience. The rest of the time, it’s mostly average or marginal. The crowds might show up at Bruces on the good days, so be ready for some company.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SE 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 355 | 407 | 400 | 366 | 311 | 2378 | 226 | 190 | 160 | 531 | 243 | 66 | 1628 | 6515 | 30 | 522 | 20 | 20 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:17PM1.50m | 7:26AM1.25m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.38m | 1:29PM0.35m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
334 | 355 | 804 | 637 | 275 | 1396 | 2378 | 2345 | 1450 | 1298 | 531 | 243 | 2591 | 1628 | 6515 | 4341 | 2557 | 2063 | 2275 | 1629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | WSW 12 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
175 | 18 | 407 | 400 | 366 | 311 | 238 | 226 | 190 | 160 | 158 | 247 | 66 | 589 | 48 | 30 | 522 | 20 | 20 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | SSW 15 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 9 | SE 11 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 10 | E 10 |
31 | 18 | 205 | 239 | 172 | 8 | — | 7 | — | 74 | 9 | 91 | 6 | 63 | — | — | 23 | 7 | 10 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 6 |
621 | 1782 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1522 | 649 | — | — | — | 21 | 33 | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 43 | 0 | 19 | 134 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 68 | 191 | 43 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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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.










