Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.7° 

Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bulli Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 24th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bulli Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing-worth-chasing from now until late in the week. The first few days just aren’t happening – tiny windswell and a mix of onshore or cross-off winds that are keeping things flat and messy. There’s a big gap of silence before anything looks worthwhile.

The first real sign of life shows up on the Friday morning of the 28th of August. The wind is glassy, dead calm at just 3 mph, and that ENE swell is starting to push through at 4 ft. The period is sitting at 9 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape to it. The combined energy is moderate (238), and it’s the cleanest session of the whole forecast so far. This is a good window for someone who knows the spot – Bulli is a beach and reef setup, so it’s a bit more advanced, but with the glassy morning, it’ll be one of the better paddles of the week.

The 1st of September brings a couple of half-decent windows. The Tuesday morning is glassy again with a light WSW breeze, clean face and 3 ft of ENE swell (110 energy). It’s on the small side, but it’s surfable. The afternoon sees a bit more interesting wind: a light NNW offshore at 6 mph, which is a rare clean look for this spot. The swell is still 3 ft and 9 seconds, so it’s not a standout size, but the offshore breeze will make it feel way better than it looks on paper.

The biggest pulse of swell comes later – on the Wednesday afternoon of the 2nd of September, we see 6 ft from the NE, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 331, but it’s a messy, choppy mess. Not a good call for paddle surfing – the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a clean board ride.

The 3rd of September also has some size but the wind is messy, with a moderate cross-shore from the NE. Might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not going to be clean.

If I had to pick a true standout, it’s the Friday morning of the 28th of August. That 4 ft of ENE groundswell, with glassy offshore WNW wind, and moderate energy (238) is the best combo on offer. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no unusual anomalies to worry about. Just know that Bulli can get busy, and with the crowds listed as “sometimes,” you might have company for that clean glassy window.

Give it a week or so and the early September days might shape up, but for now, don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a patient game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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13
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18
8
11
63
141
49
95
233
291
235
173
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228
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
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WSW
10
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10
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
25
NE
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SW
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High Tide
3:47AM0.84m
4:00PM1.27m
4:57AM0.87m
4:57PM1.32m
5:49AM0.92m
5:45PM1.38m
6:31AM0.99m
6:27PM1.45m
7:08AM1.06m
7:05PM1.50m
7:43AM1.13m
7:41PM1.53m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.48m
9:02AM0.55m
11:09PM0.43m
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
11:07AM0.49m
00:37AM0.30m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.18m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
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Information about the Bulli Beach Surf forecast

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

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