Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for Bulli Beach.

To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty lackluster for a proper paddle session. The wave energy is low, with the combined swell energy sitting at a weak 17 in the early part, and the small 1.0ft swell from the east-northeast just doesn't have the push. The water temp is sitting at 64°, pretty much average for this time of year.

We start off on Monday the 31st with glassy conditions in the morning, but the swell is tiny and weak. That glassy moment is a tease, but there's just no power behind it. The rest of the week through to the 7th of September is a washout of small, weak swells, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all over the place. The combined energy values are all in the low double digits or under 100, which tells you the ocean is flat and lifeless. For a few days there, from the 1st to the 4th, you get clean conditions with offshore or cross-offshore winds, but 1.0ft to 2ft of weak, short-period swell is just not enough to ride.

The 8th of September is the first time we see a bit of size, with the swell jumping to 5ft from the northeast. The combined energy hits 146, which is moderate, but the period is a short and choppy 5 seconds. That’s a messy, weak wave, not a clean face. Then from the 9th through the 12th, it gets ugly. Southerly winds kick up, cross-on and strong, with speeds up to 31 mph. The swell gets bigger, up to 7ft on the 10th, with the combined energy reading 660, but it’s blown-out, messy, and cross-on. For a beach and reef setup like Bulli, this is more of a kite-surfing scenario than a good paddle surf. The waves are too lumpy and the wind is too strong.

The only glimmer of hope comes around the 14th and 15th of September. Monday the 14th morning has a 3ft swell from the east with a light north wind, making it cross-offshore and clean. The combined energy is 169, so it’s moderate. It’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. Tuesday the 15th morning is similar, with a 4ft swell from the southeast, light cross-onshore wind, and a combined energy of 211. The conditions are "marginal," but it’s the closest we get to a decent session.

Overall, the 16-day window is a long stretch of poor surf. The best bet is the morning of the 14th or 15th of September, but even then, don’t expect much. For a break that is fairly consistent, it’s a rough run. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with this forecast, it’ll be quiet.

Rusty.

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