Bruce's Beauties is the legendary wave from The Endless Summer—a perfect right-hand point break in St Francis Bay that captivated the surfing world in 1966. The wave is extremely inconsistent, requiring large East swells to wrap into the bay, which only happens a handful of times per year. But when it does, the result is mechanical, ruler-edged perfection. Chasing this wave is a game of patience and timing. Surfing's original pilgrimage destination.
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Drive to St Francis Bay, walk down the rocks.
Peak: May-Sep
Secondary: Apr, Oct
Extremely inconsistent. Needs large East swells to wrap into the bay.
Verified by Data analysis
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions