Surf Forecasts:
Bombo Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 741 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s 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 2.2m 9s 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bombo Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Bombo Beach over the next couple of weeks.
This stretch of coast is looking pretty quiet to start, with a real slow patch before some proper swell arrives. The first worthwhile surf shows up on the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. We’ve got a solid pulse of 7ft swell from the S, with a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. The combined wave energy is strong at 1211, so there’s plenty of push. This one’s for the experienced crew only – it’s too big for beginners. The water temp is about 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Friday morning the 28th cleans up with a drop to 5ft from the SSE, period stretching out to 11 seconds, giving it some better shape. Light cross-offshore winds keep it tidy, and the energy is moderate at 652. This is a decent option, though it’s not the standout.
The real standout, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Monday morning the 7th of September. The swell jumps back up to 7ft from the S with a period of 11 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WSW at 15 mph, cleaning things right up, and the energy is through the roof at 1109. This is only for the experts – 7ft is solid, and the offshore wind will make for some steep, powerful faces. The long period should mean good shape and longer lulls between sets.
Tuesday morning the 8th of September then offers a nice glassy session with 4ft from the S, period still 11 seconds, and no wind at all. The energy is moderate at 541, and it’s clean as a whistle. This is a great option for a wider range of surfers who can handle a little size.
There’s a big gap with no real recommendations from the 31st of August right through to the 6th of September, with only small, weak surf on offer. Then it picks up again for the second week.
Bombo Beach can get crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re heading down for the better days.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 461 | 517 | 297 | 572 | 564 | 416 | 249 | 277 | 168 | 137 | 138 | 146 | 150 | 193 | 129 | 276 | 166 | 110 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:43AM1.12m | 7:41PM1.52m | 8:17AM1.19m | 8:17PM1.52m | 8:51AM1.26m | 8:53PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.32m | 9:31PM1.42m | 10:03AM1.37m | 10:12PM1.33m | 10:44AM1.40m | 10:58PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45AM0.18m | 1:19PM0.33m | 2:16AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.29m | 2:46AM0.12m | 2:41PM0.26m | 3:17AM0.12m | 3:23PM0.25m | 3:49AM0.15m | 4:09PM0.26m | 4:24AM0.19m | 4:59PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 461 | 517 | 297 | 572 | 564 | 416 | 249 | 269 | 153 | 126 | 138 | 146 | 150 | 153 | 113 | 276 | 166 | 110 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 98 | 67 | 41 | 52 | 46 | 26 | 25 | 152 | 168 | 137 | 68 | 29 | 86 | 193 | 129 | 16 | 15 | 39 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | 38 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 41 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 277 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 10 | 33 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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