Bombo Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.66° S 150.86° E

Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bombo Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
1.0° 

Bombo Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bombo Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, ENE swell with 773 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. This is your local surf outlook for the next 16 days, from Rusty.

Right now, we’re looking at a slow start with a bit of a wait for the good stuff. Bombo Beach is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a pretty exposed beach break, so it needs the right conditions to line up. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick steamer unless you run cold.

The first few days are pretty average. Friday the 17th has some small, weak swell around 4 ft from the south, but the period is short and the wind is cross-off, making for messy, poor surf. Not worth getting excited about. Saturday the 18th is even smaller, with a 2 ft morning swell. It’s clean, but there’s barely any energy (115 combined energy), so it’s a flat-looking day.

The first real standout comes on Sunday the 19th. The morning delivers a clean 6 ft swell from the east-northeast with a nice 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 997, which is solid, and with light cross-off winds, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is your best bet for the first week. The swell is a bit much for beginners, but it’s a good size for an intermediate to step up. The afternoon turns a bit cross-on, so get out early.

Monday the 20th morning is also good, with 5 ft of clean east-northeast swell and 704 combined energy. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s another session worth chasing. Afternoon gets choppy with a stronger north-northeast wind, so again, early is key.

Tuesday the 21st morning is glassy – zero wind – with 4 ft of east-northeast swell. That’s a rare treat for a beach break, and the waves will be smooth and clean. The energy is moderate at 390. It’s a nice session, but not a standout.

From Wednesday the 22nd through to Saturday the 26th, the swell drops off and the conditions are ordinary. There’s a bit of a lull with small, weak swell and poor quality. Not worth planning around.

Then we get a second, more promising standout right at the end of the month. On Thursday the 29th of July, the swell picks up to 6 ft in the morning, climbing to 7 ft in the afternoon from the south, with a 11-second period. The combined energy hits 931 in the afternoon, and the wind is cross-off and clean. This is a solid, powerful swell. At 7 ft, it’s getting into expert territory, especially on a beach break. The long period (11 seconds) means there’s plenty of energy, but it might close out a bit. Still, this is the best-looking swell of the whole forecast.

Friday the 30th of July morning is also good, with 5 ft to 5 ft of south swell and clean winds. A solid, fun size for experienced surfers.

And on the 31st of July, the morning swells up to 8 ft from the south with a 10-second period and a massive 1172 combined energy, but the wind is cross-off from the north. That’s big, powerful, and only for experts. The afternoon turns messy with a fresh cross-shore wind, so the window is tight.

Overall, the two true standouts are Sunday the 19th in the morning, and Thursday the 29th of July in the afternoon. The 19th is cleaner and more accessible, the 29th is bigger and more powerful. If you’re an expert, the 29th is the one. If you’re intermediate, hit the 19th.

Crowds at Bombo are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s not packed. The break is fairly consistent, so there’s always a chance.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:37AM1.20m
10:32PM1.61m
11:25AM1.22m
11:20PM1.47m
12:13PM1.24m
00:08AM1.30m
1:03PM1.25m
00:59AM1.14m
1:53PM1.26m
1:56AM1.01m
2:47PM1.27m
3:03AM0.92m
3:41PM1.29m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.29m
5:14AM0.05m
5:06PM0.34m
5:55AM0.13m
6:04PM0.40m
6:35AM0.23m
7:07PM0.46m
7:16AM0.32m
8:16PM0.49m
7:58AM0.40m
9:29PM0.49m
8:46AM0.46m
10:38PM0.46m
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Information about the Bombo Beach Surf forecast

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