Bruces Beauties Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the coming days at Bruces Beauties.

First off, the water is running *much* colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 61°F, which is a solid 5°F below the average. That’s a big anomaly, so expect a real chill when you hit the water. Don’t forget the extra rubber.

The forecast opens up on Wednesday, August 5th, with a morning session at Bruces Beauties that’s looking pretty tidy. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell coming from the SSW with a 15-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 9 mph, so the surface should be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 656. This is a reef break, and with that long period, it’s going to be handling the direction well. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll need to be patient, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth it. Keep in mind it’s a spot for advanced surfers only. Crowds are possible here sometimes. The afternoon sees the wind shift to a clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph, with the swell bumping up to 4 ft from the east, but the period drops to 10 seconds. It’s still surfable.

Thursday, August 6th, is a step down. The morning has a 2 ft east swell but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is weak at 88. The afternoon is similar with a clean offshore wind, but the waves are very ordinary.

Now, Friday, August 7th, is a real standout. The morning is glassy, with zero wind from the NNE. The swell is 5 ft from the southeast, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 298. It’s clean, but that short period means the waves won’t have much push. Still, glassy conditions at an inconsistent reef break are a treat.

The weekend drops off quickly. Saturday and Sunday see poor conditions with strong winds and messy surf. The swell gets bigger on Sunday afternoon, hitting 8 ft from the SSE with a 31 mph cross-offshore wind, but the energy is strong at 794 and the conditions are poor. That’s a hard pass.

The big action starts Monday, August 10th, but the wind is a problem. The swell is 7 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is very strong at 1615. The wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SE at 22 mph, making it lumpy. This continues through Tuesday and into Wednesday, August 12th, where the swell peaks at 13 ft from the east on Wednesday morning with a 28 mph onshore wind. That’s blown out and only for the absolute experts, if anyone.

The real highlight for the experienced crew comes on Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSE at 6 mph, and the swell is 12 ft from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 3766, indicating strong wave energy. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful, clean swell at a reef break. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best session on offer.

Thursday, August 13th, has a morning onshore wind, but the afternoon sees a clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph with an 8 ft east swell and a 10-second period. The energy is strong at 1263. Again, excellent for experienced surfers.

The following week, from August 14th onward, the size drops back down. Friday the 14th has a clean 5 ft east swell with a light breeze, and the energy is moderate at 502. It’s a good, clean day. The weekend is small and clean but ordinary. The week of the 17th sees small, surfable but ordinary conditions, with the best being a clean 3 ft from the east on Wednesday, August 19th, with a long 11-second period, but the energy is weak at 196.

Overall, the standout is Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. That’s the one to circle. The glassy morning on Friday, August 7th, is also a nice little window for the patient surfer.

Rusty.

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