Surf Forecasts:
Bombo Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bombo Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bombo Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down for the imperial crew.
The story for Bombo Beach is the same – a bit of a rollercoaster. The water temp is around 64°F, which is pretty standard for the season.
The big one to get excited about is Tuesday morning, September 8th. You've got a solid 8ft swell out of the South, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 2219, so there's plenty of push. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph, and the conditions are clean. This is the peak for the experienced crew, as that size is a handful for the groms. The wave energy is strong, and the offshore wind will keep the faces clean.
Saturday morning, September 12th is a beauty. The swell drops to a more user-friendly 5ft from the South, with a 9-second period. The energy is still solid at 744. The wind is glassy, coming from the ESE at just 3 mph. This is a rare treat, promising top-to-bottom conditions. Get out there early, because the afternoon gets a bit lumpy with the cross-on wind.
Monday afternoon, September 14th is worth a look. The swell is a small 3ft from the SSE, but it's got a long period of 11 seconds. The wind shifts offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, which will clean things up nicely. The energy is moderate at 437. It won't be the biggest day, but if you're after a clean, fun wave in the afternoon, this is the one.
Tuesday morning, September 15th brings a huge 10ft South swell, with a very strong energy reading of 2882. The forecast is clear: this is too big for Bombo. The wind is a light cross-on, but the size is the problem. Experts only, and even then, it's a gamble.
The rest of the forecast is mostly small, choppy, or blown out. The second week, especially after the 16th, looks like a lot of weak, poor-quality surf. Sunday morning, September 20th has a 5ft NNE swell with a clean offshore wind, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so expect short, lumpy waves.
To sum it up, aim for Tuesday the 8th for the big stuff, or Saturday the 12th for the clean, glassy conditions. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 1360 | 432 | 284 | 177 | 1783 | 1198 | 842 | 388 | 239 | 795 | 1714 | 1333 | 1198 | 1163 | 802 | 770 | 1570 | 402 | 551 | 507 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:53PM1.46m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:29AM1.26m | 7:33PM1.60m | 8:09AM1.34m | 8:16PM1.55m | 8:47AM1.40m | 8:58PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.43m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.36m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.28m | 1:24AM0.04m | 1:15PM0.22m | 2:02AM0.04m | 2:03PM0.18m | 2:38AM0.07m | 2:49PM0.17m | 3:11AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 24 | 16 | 432 | 284 | 177 | 11 | 1019 | 842 | 388 | 239 | 3 | 42 | 34 | 983 | 1163 | 802 | 770 | 954 | 402 | 551 | 475 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | E 16 | S 22 | SSE 15 | ESE 9 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 11 | S 18 | SSE 20 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 543 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 235 | 174 | 507 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | E 17 | E 17 | — | E 16 | ESE 10 | E 15 | S 21 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 18 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 107 | 20 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 10 | — | — | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | N 2 | SSW 3 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | NNW 2 |
| kJ | 85 | 1360 | — | — | 107 | 1783 | 1198 | — | 1 | 7 | 795 | 1714 | 1333 | 1198 | — | — | — | 1570 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 48 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 9 | 48 | 48 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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