Bondi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the window opens up nicely around the middle of next week. First decent surf doesn’t really show until Friday morning, 24 July, but it’s nothing to write home about. The main event is shaping up for the 26th, and then things get a bit wild towards the end of the month.

The water temp at Bondi Beach is sitting at 63°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year. Just a touch on the chilly side, but nothing crazy.

Thursday, 23 July is a total write-off. Tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft south swell, weak energy (10 to 25), and the wind is a mess. Don’t bother.

Friday, 24 July sees a pulse of south swell pushing 5ft in the morning, with moderate energy (410). A bit of cross-shore wind from the SW will keep it lumpy, but it’s a step up. The afternoon drops to 4ft (463 energy) but the wind swings ESE, making it cross-onshore and choppy. Not great, but surfable for the keen.

Saturday, 25 July is where it gets interesting. The morning has 5ft south swell (532 energy) with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the west. The wind is moderate, but the surf has decent shape. The real standout here is Saturday afternoon: a clean 4ft south swell (246 energy) with a light NNW offshore wind. That’s glassy, clean, and perfect for the beginner-friendly banks at Bondi Beach. This is the best of the early window – small but sweet.

Sunday, 26 July morning has the same 5ft south swell (526 energy) with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The water is glassy, the waves are running, and it’s a solid session. The afternoon gets a bit messy with an onshore wind, so stick to the morning.

Monday, 27 July is a drop-off. 3ft south swell (161 energy) with clean winds in the morning, but it’s ordinary. Not worth the paddle.

From Tuesday, 28 July through to Wednesday, 29 July, the swell collapses. Tiny, weak, and inconsistent. A total flat spell.

Now, Thursday, 30 July – buckle up. We’ve got a massive south swell hitting. The morning sees 8ft (1166 energy) with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is getting big. The afternoon is a monster: 12ft of south swell (2811 energy) with a fresh cross-shore wind. That’s expert territory, way too big for beginners. The wind is lumpy, but this is a serious day for experienced surfers only.

Friday, 31 July is a write-off. Heavy rain, near gale-force onshore winds, and 10ft to 8ft of messy swell. Don’t even think about it.

Saturday, 1 August is still big, at 7ft (1400 energy) but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy. It’s marginal, not worth the hassle.

From Sunday, 2 August onwards, it’s a long, slow fade. The swell drops to 4ft and then smaller, with onshore winds the whole way. From Monday, 3 August through to Friday, 7 August, the surf is poor, tiny, and choppy. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday, 4 August morning with 2ft of south-east swell (83 energy) and glassy conditions, but it’s too small to get excited about.

So, the real standout is Saturday afternoon, 25 July at Bondi Beach – clean, offshore, and small but fun. For the big-wave crew, Thursday, 30 July afternoon is the one, but it’s a beast.

Rusty out.

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