Bruny Island - Mabel Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.49° S 147.16° E

Bruny Island - Mabel Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bruny Island - Mabel Bay sea temperature is
12.8°C
1.3° 

Bruny Island - Mabel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bruny Island - Mabel Bay surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bruny Island - Mabel Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 27th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
16
3
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.8
W
8
1
SW
13
1.1
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14
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
7
3.5
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17
3.5
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14
3
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13
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13
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SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8093
3714
1805
1903
1191
878
609
379
428
336
485
1172
603
7367
5169
3556
2588
1866
1379
1027
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
10
NW
10
N
10
E
5
WSW
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
N
0
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
35
SW
10
WNW
20
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30
SSW
5
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High Tide
5:17AM0.45m
2:38PM0.68m
5:15AM0.45m
3:22PM0.67m
5:26AM0.47m
4:12PM0.63m
5:43AM0.49m
5:13PM0.57m
6:05AM0.53m
6:40PM0.50m
6:32AM0.56m
9:23PM0.46m
Low Tide
10:02PM0.16m
7:44AM0.43m
10:28PM0.17m
8:45AM0.41m
10:56PM0.20m
9:47AM0.39m
11:23PM0.25m
10:59AM0.36m
11:50PM0.31m
12:23PM0.32m
00:13AM0.38m
2:02PM0.27m
00:14AM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Bruny Island - Mabel Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bruny Island - Mabel Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bruny Island - Mabel Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bruny Island - Mabel Bay 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 (Bruny Island - Mabel Bay) 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 Bruny Island - Mabel Bay 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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