Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a slow start. From today, Tuesday the 4th of August, all the way through to Saturday the 15th of August, the surf is flat and pretty much a write-off. Swell heights are hanging around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with combined energy readings mostly under 50 (9) – that’s about as weak as it gets. The wind is swinging from the W to SW and SSE, which isn’t doing us any favors. Even the glassy morning on Saturday the 8th only has a tiny 1 ft of swell with 11 energy. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
The only real pulse of energy comes in the second week. On Sunday the 16th of August, we start to see a south-east swell building. That picks up into Monday the 17th of August, when Bulli Beach (beach and reef) sees a mix of ESE and SE swells, pushing the combined energy all the way up to 557 (strong wave energy). That’s the standout window. Swell heights are around 5 ft to 5 ft with a period of 9 to 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, so the sets will have more power and longer waits between them. Water temp is a normal 65°, so nothing unusual there.
The trouble is the wind. On Monday the 17th, it’s blowing from the SSW at 16 mph, which is a cross-onshore wind. That’s going to chop the surface up and make it messy. The better window is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, when the wind drops to a light breeze from the SW, and the swell is still a solid 4 ft from the ESE (348 energy). A light cross-shore breeze with a solid 4 ft, 10-second ESE swell – that’s your best chance. It’s a bit much for beginners, but good for the more experienced. The crowd at Bulli is “sometimes,” so you might see a few others in the water, but it won’t be packed.
So, to wrap it up: a long flat spell until the 16th, then a building swell that peaks on the 17th and 18th. The standout is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. The rest of the second week fades back into smaller, weaker surf with onshore winds. Not a classic, but there’s a window if you’re patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SW 5 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 32 | 121 | 267 | 196 | 157 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:02AM1.20m | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.41m | 3:39AM0.97m | 4:06PM1.49m | 4:59AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.34m | 9:16AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 38 | 92 | 87 | 76 | 52 | 51 | 65 | 71 | 39 | 33 | 32 | 121 | 267 | 196 | 157 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 9 | E 13 | S 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 13 | SW 6 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 36 | 50 | 48 | 42 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ENE 14 | E 13 | S 9 | S 4 | E 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 14 | NE 10 | — | S 7 | E 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 29 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 4 | — | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | NE 2 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 26 | 22 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 22 | 19 | 24 | 62 | 104 | 112 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 667 | 223 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 75 | 2 |
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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).
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