Surf Forecasts:
Bombo Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bombo Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Bombo Beach is gonna serve up.
First thing, the water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sittin’ at about 66°F.
The first few days are a write-off. From Monday 27 July through Wednesday 29 July, the swell is tiny – we’re talkin’ 0.3ft to 3ft of close-to-nothin’. Even with glassy or offshore wind, there’s just no push. You’re better off watchin’ the clouds. But come Thursday 30 July, things get real. Thursday morning serves up a solid 8ft south swell with a 9-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumpin’ (1412) – that’s strong juice. This is excellent surf, but at that size, it’s for experts only. Bombo is an exposed beach, so it’ll be shapin’ up steep and powerful. That Thursday morning is the best session on offer in the whole 16-day window.
Friday 31 July morning keeps the goodness rollin’ – 7ft south swell, 10-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (1048). Another absolute cracker for the big-wave crew. By Saturday 1 August, the swell drops to 5ft, still clean, so it becomes more manageable for a wider range, but the quality dips.
There’s a bit of a flat patch, then Tuesday 4 August morning brings a 5ft south swell with a solid offshore west wind – clean and fast, but short period (8 seconds) makes it a bit weaker and lumpy. Still a good option. Then Sunday 9 August morning is another date to note: 6ft from the ENE, 8-second period, clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is solid (954), and the waves will be workable for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Lookin’ further out, Tuesday 11 August morning has 7ft ENE swell, a strong 16 mph offshore wind, and clean conditions. That’s a powerful one, but again, over 7ft, so experts only.
Bottom line: Bombo has some real standouts, but they’re all for the experienced. The absolute best is Thursday 30 July morning and Friday 31 July morning – big, clean south swells with light wind. Beginners, this ain’t your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 15 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 146 | 115 | 42 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 724 | 904 | 1113 | 1894 | 1046 | 711 | 574 | 461 | 343 | 299 | 197 | 371 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:52PM1.47m | 7:37AM0.99m | 7:31PM1.51m | 8:14AM1.03m | 8:09PM1.54m | 8:50AM1.07m | 8:44PM1.55m | 9:26AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.52m | 10:02AM1.16m | 9:55PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.20m | 10:33PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.45m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.41m | 2:21AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.38m | 2:55AM0.17m | 2:18PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.15m | 2:58PM0.35m | 3:58AM0.14m | 3:39PM0.35m | 4:30AM0.15m | 4:23PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 146 | 115 | 42 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 390 | 503 | 1011 | 1401 | 1046 | 711 | 574 | 461 | 343 | 299 | 197 | 371 | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 7 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 14 | NE 7 | SE 12 | E 17 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 98 | 6 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | — | SE 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 17 | S 15 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | NE 8 | S 12 | E 18 | E 11 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | N 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 40 | 724 | 904 | 1113 | 1894 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 23 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 0 | 71 | 115 | 180 | 384 | 374 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 132 | 0 |
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