Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.4° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – Bulli Beach is in a bit of a flat spell for the first week and a half. The surf is just not happening. From Monday the 7th right through to the middle of the month, we’re looking at tiny 0.6ft to 1.0ft slop with no energy to speak of, and the wind is mostly cross-on or choppy. It’s a wasteland for a paddle surfer. There’s a solid ten-day gap where I wouldn’t even bother waxing the board.

The first real glimmer shows up on Monday the 14th, with a tiny 3ft pulse from the NE, but it’s only 6 seconds of period – that’s windswill, not a proper swell. Still, the wind is light offshore from the NW (clean), so if you’re desperate, you could get a few closeouts. The energy is weak (68).

Things get a bit more interesting on Monday the 15th, but it’s a mess – 4ft from the S with a 4-second period, cross-on wind from the S at 25 km/h, and the energy is moderate (104). The wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” so I’d give it a miss. That’s kite-surfing weather, not a day for a longboard.

Then we hit a proper blank patch from the 16th to the 18th – mostly zero swell, and on the 17th afternoon the wind is screaming 40 km/h from the S. Just stay home.

But hold on – Saturday the 19th is the standout. The morning shows 5ft from the SE with an 11-second period, light cross-on wind from the S at 5 km/h, and the energy is strong (547). The call is “marginal surf forecast,” but the afternoon is where it’s at: same 5ft SE swell, 11-second period, and it turns glassy. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions” and the score is a solid 3. The wind is glassy – that’s rare. Bulli Beach is a beach and reef setup, so with a 5ft south-east groundswell and that period, it’ll be punchy. The water temp is about 64°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The break is exposed to the NE as the optimum direction, but the swell is coming from the SE, so it’s not a perfect match, but the glassy wind and solid energy make it the best on offer. It’s an advanced break, and crowds are possible (sometimes), so get in early. This is the one to circle.

Sunday the 20th is a letdown – 3ft from the NNE with a 6-second period, cross wind, and weak energy (71). Pass.

Monday the 21st has a 3ft SE swell with a 10-second period, light cross-off wind from the NNW, and moderate energy (184). The call is “surfable but very ordinary” – it’s a 1 out of 10. Not worth the drive.

But Tuesday the 22nd morning is another sneaky highlight: 5ft from the SE with an 8-second period, light offshore wind from the NW at 10 km/h, and strong energy (294). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions” and a score of 2. That 5ft is a bit much for beginners, but for advanced surfers, it’s game on. The offshore wind will keep it clean, and the energy is solid. It’s the second-best window in the whole 16 days, so if you’re keen, that Tuesday morning is your other chance.

To sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. Saturday the 19th afternoon is the absolute best – glassy, 5ft SE groundswell, strong energy. Tuesday the 22nd morning is a close second with offshore wind and 5ft. Everything else is flat, windy, or messy. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d be marking that 19th on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
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11
0.2
ENE
10
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
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15
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15
0.2
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14
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13
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
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10
71
53
34
40
19
16
21
9
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18
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19
17
18
28
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
10
NW
25
SSW
35
S
25
SW
30
SSW
25
S
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
W
10
NNE
25
NE
10
WNW
5
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High Tide
5:58AM1.09m
5:56PM1.59m
6:46AM1.18m
6:46PM1.62m
7:29AM1.27m
7:32PM1.61m
8:08AM1.35m
8:16PM1.56m
8:46AM1.41m
8:57PM1.46m
9:23AM1.44m
9:38PM1.35m
Low Tide
11:54PM0.14m
11:28AM0.35m
00:42AM0.07m
12:24PM0.27m
1:24AM0.04m
1:15PM0.21m
2:02AM0.03m
2:02PM0.17m
2:37AM0.06m
2:48PM0.16m
3:10AM0.12m
3:33PM0.19m
3:42AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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