Surf Forecasts:
Bombo Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at the surf outlook for Bombo Beach.
Honestly, the next week or so is pretty flat and ordinary. We've got a run of weak, short-period swells and a lot of cross-onshore wind, so you're not missing much. The water temperature is sitting at about 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, the 25th of August, in the afternoon. The swell is only 5ft from the NE with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which should clean things up. The combined energy is moderate (298). It's not going to be world-class, but it's surfable and the best we've seen in a while.
Then we get a spike on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning session looks clean with a 4ft S swell, period of 11 seconds, and a cross-offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy jumps to moderate (406). This is another solid option for a paddle.
Now, hold onto your board. The weekend of the 30th and 31st of August, and into the start of September, gets absolutely thumping. We're looking at massive swells – 12ft to 16ft – with a very long period of 13 seconds from the S. The combined energy is off the charts, hitting 3374 on Sunday the 30th and a massive 17343 on Monday afternoon. But here's the catch: this is way too big for Bombo Beach. It's an exposed beach, and with that size and period, it's a serious, expert-only situation. The wind is also cross-onshore, which will make it messy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don't take that one lightly.
Once that monster passes, we're back to smaller, more manageable surf. Thursday the 3rd of September has a 7ft SE swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is cross from the NNE, making it a bit tricky. The energy is moderate (985). It's worth a look if you're keen, but it's not a standout.
The true standout? That Thursday morning, the 27th of August. Decent swell, clean conditions, and moderate energy. Get out there if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
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 kJ | 79 | 61 | 56 | 85 | 63 | 47 | 23 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 70 | 32 | 47 | 39 | 102 | 65 | 76 | 75 | 79 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:17AM0.93m | 1:52PM1.25m | 2:29AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:50AM0.84m | 3:59PM1.27m | 4:58AM0.87m | 4:56PM1.32m | 5:50AM0.92m | 5:44PM1.38m | 6:32AM0.98m | 6:26PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:00AM0.48m | 8:51PM0.49m | 7:55AM0.54m | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:02AM0.56m | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.55m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.50m | 00:38AM0.30m | 11:55AM0.44m | 1:13AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
Temp °C | 14 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 53 | 38 | 20 | 85 | 63 | 47 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 70 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 46 | 46 | 76 | 75 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 12 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 32 | 47 | 39 | 102 | 65 | 40 | 24 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | E 11 | — | — | S 11 | SW 4 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 6 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 11 | E 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | WSW 2 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | NE 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 79 | 61 | 56 | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 20 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 374 | 289 | 118 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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