Bronte surf report
Eastern suburbs beach with banks that suit mid levels.
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Tomorrow at Bronte (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–1pm
Fun.
Clean offshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Westerly wind at 5 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Low tide and rising at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings south-easterly 9 kn around 3pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:11 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Bronte good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Bronte for your level.
Watch out
The Bronte Express rip is notoriously strong.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Bronte?
Bronte is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Bronte?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Bronte, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Bronte good for beginners?
It can be. Bronte suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Bronte?
The Bronte Express rip is notoriously strong.