Surf Forecasts:
Bondi Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,957 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bondi Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Bondi Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bondi Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bondi Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for Bondi Beach over the next couple of weeks. And I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty slow start. We’ve got a few days of nothing really worth paddling out for, but the second week does start to show some promise.
The first proper window we can talk about is Sunday, July 26th. That’s the one that catches my eye. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the south, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is pumping hard at (3258), which is strong stuff. Early morning, we’ve got a light SW wind making it a cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the size is there. This is a big day – that 8ft is getting into expert territory, so if you’re not confident, maybe give it a miss. The afternoon drops a touch to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is the pick for the crew who know what they’re doing.
Before that, it’s a bit of a grind. Friday, July 24th is a decent little session. The morning sees a 5ft south swell, with a light offshore wind from the west. That’s clean, and the energy is moderate (326). The afternoon is even better with a 5ft swell and a light offshore from the NNW. That’s a good combo for Bondi – clean, lined-up waves for the experienced intermediate crowd.
The rest of the first week is mostly small, weak, or windy. We’ve got a few days of tiny surf, like 1ft to 2ft, and some decent offshore winds, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The wind really cranks up on the 23rd and 25th, making things messy.
Looking into the second week, Sunday, August 2nd is worth a mention. A 5ft south swell with a 10-second period, and a light offshore wind in the morning. The energy is moderate (427), and it’ll be clean. Not a standout like the 26th, but a solid, fun morning surf.
Water temperature is sitting at 63°F, which is about 1°F below the average for this time of year. It’s a touch cool, but nothing out of the ordinary.
So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, clear your calendar for Sunday morning, July 26th. That’s the big one. The Friday, July 24th afternoon session is a close second for a cleaner, smaller wave. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 4 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 153 | 127 | 116 | 138 | 97 | 57 | 55 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 125 | 270 | 326 | 380 | 288 | 192 | 225 | 480 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:11PM1.24m | 00:05AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:56AM1.14m | 1:52PM1.27m | 1:53AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 2:59AM0.91m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:11AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.40m | 6:33AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:14PM0.50m | 7:56AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 792 | 647 | 692 | 631 | 643 | 478 | 314 | 325 | 275 | 210 | 136 | 94 | 73 | 54 | 30 | 326 | 380 | 288 | 192 | 225 | 480 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 153 | 127 | 116 | 138 | 97 | 57 | 55 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 18 | 171 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | E 9 | W 4 | E 8 | — | E 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 19 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 17 | 29 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 2 | SW 4 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 10 | 37 | 1 | — | 1 | 18 | 125 | 270 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
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