Surf Forecasts:
Bondi Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bondi Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bondi Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Bondi Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small 2ft to 3ft south swells, mostly cross-off or cross winds, and the combined energy is weak – sitting around 77 to 52 (moderate to low energy). Nothing to get excited about. The water temp is 63°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year, so pretty normal for Bondi.
The first real standout comes on Monday, the 7th of September. Morning session looks the pick: a solid 4ft south swell, period 10 seconds, with light north winds giving clean, offshore conditions. The combined energy climbs to 242 (moderate wave energy), and the waves are surfable with good conditions. Bondi Beach is a consistent beginner-friendly spot, but it’s often crowded, so expect plenty of company out there.
Then we get a proper pulse right around Thursday, the 10th of September. Thursday morning is the highlight of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a 8ft south swell, 12-second period, with light offshore winds from the NNW. The combined energy hits 2046 (strong to very strong wave energy). That size is only for experienced surfers – the swell is over 8ft, so it’s expert territory. The long period (12 seconds) means proper groundswell, and for a beach break like Bondi, it might be a bit straight, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. This is the best on offer, no doubt.
After that, Friday the 11th still has some decent leftovers: 5ft from the SSE, 10 seconds, light winds, clean, with combined energy around 395 (moderate wave energy). Good for a solid session.
The rest of the second week drops off quickly. From Saturday the 12th onwards, we’re looking at tiny waves – 1ft to 2ft, weak energy, mostly poor conditions with onshore winds. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The only bright spot might be Wednesday the 16th morning, but it’s only 0.7ft, glassy, and not worth paddling out for.
So, to sum it up: the first week is quiet, then Monday the 7th is a solid clean option, but Thursday the 10th is the true standout – big, clean, and powerful. After that, it dries up fast. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that Thursday morning is your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 143 | 100 | 77 | 75 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 33 | 196 | 58 | 33 | 78 | 43 | 14 | 282 | 138 | 196 | 234 | 118 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:49PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:55AM1.01m | 1:26PM1.40m | 2:18AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.94m | 3:54PM1.47m | 4:59AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:44AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.34m | 7:49AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 151 | 143 | 100 | 77 | 75 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 33 | 196 | 58 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 282 | 138 | 86 | 234 | 118 | 224 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | ENE 5 | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 19 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 27 | 78 | 43 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 196 | 24 | — | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 4 | E 10 | — | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | ENE 3 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 2 | — | ESE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 18 | 1 | — | 3 | 26 | 71 | 128 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 17 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
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