Bondi Beach surf break

Bondi Beach surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AEST
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Bondi Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bondi Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bondi Beach in the next 16 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 2.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 21st May)21ft (6.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
!
0
!
!
0
!
0
0
!
3
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
9
2
E
9
2
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
0.9
S
4
3.5
S
9
4.5
S
10
3.5
S
11
6
S
12
6.5
S
13
5.5
S
12
5
S
12
4
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
459
554
642
656
517
463
0
0
25
2073
3827
3046
10495
14226
9756
6911
3936
2489
1529
659
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
W
5
W
5
SSW
5
WNW
20
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
20
SW
30
S
30
SSW
20
SW
25
S
20
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SW
10
W
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:43PM1.73m
8:23AM1.21m
8:30PM1.77m
9:19AM1.17m
9:20PM1.77m
10:16AM1.11m
10:12PM1.73m
11:16AM1.07m
11:08PM1.65m
12:20PM1.04m
00:08AM1.55m
1:27PM1.05m
1:10AM1.44m
Low Tide
2:24AM-0.01m
2:01PM0.20m
3:18AM-0.05m
2:49PM0.25m
4:13AM-0.04m
3:40PM0.31m
5:11AM0.00m
4:35PM0.37m
6:11AM0.06m
5:36PM0.44m
7:11AM0.12m
6:46PM0.49m
8:09AM0.17m
cloud
thunderstorm
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cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
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5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
2
7
5
2
8
Temp °C
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
17
17
16
17
18
17
17
17
16
16
17
17
18
19
18
18
18
19
19
19
17
15
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
13
14
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
9
2
E
9
2
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
10
2.1
E
10
3.5
S
10
1.2
ENE
11
4.5
SSE
12
5.5
SSE
13
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
1.4
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
3
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
9
Energy kJ
280
459
554
642
656
517
463
363
405
432
988
2316
356
6636
9293
110
108
377
111
1529
659
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
3
1.5
E
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
Energy kJ
3
5
2
545
177
184
138
165
159
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
3
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
4
3.5
S
9
4.5
S
10
3.5
S
11
6
S
12
6.5
S
13
5.5
S
12
5
S
12
4
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
25
2073
3827
3046
10495
14226
9756
6911
3936
2489
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
7
4
9
9
9
8
5
4
4
3
Distance (km)
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
10
10
62
5
103
10
7
74
5
5
22
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
7
9
8
5
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
6
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Bondi Beach Surf forecast

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

Bondi Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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