Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf scene. Let's be straight with you, it's a pretty bleak stretch ahead for the most part. We've got a good little window to start, but then a long, quiet spell sets in. The main event is Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, and it’s the only real standout in the whole 16-day run.

Wednesday, 22nd July – The Only Game in Town

Head down to Bulli Beach early on Wednesday morning. It’s a beach and reef setup, so it can handle a bit of variety. We’ve got a 4 ft ENE swell rolling in with a 10-second period, which gives it some decent shape and energy. The combined energy is sitting at 237 (moderate), so there’s enough push to get you into some fun little waves. The wind is a light 6 mph from the west, making it a clean cross-off breeze. The water is a pleasant 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest rubber. The morning session is the pick, with cloudy skies and that same good quality. The afternoon holds up pretty well too, with the same conditions. This is a solid, clean option while it lasts.

Thursday, 24th July through to the End

After Wednesday, it’s a hard slog. Thursday sees the swell drop to 3 ft, then it just keeps fading. The wind stays cross-off, but the wave energy gets weaker and weaker. By Friday, we’re down to 2 ft, and through the weekend and into the following week, it’s flat or near-flat. From Saturday, 26th July, right through to Wednesday, 6th August, there’s barely a ripple. There are some days with zero energy, and the odd tiny pulse that doesn't amount to anything. The closest thing to a pulse comes later, on the 31st of July, when a 5 ft SE swell pops up, but the period is a short, 7-second wind-bump, and the wind is messy cross-shore. That’s a messy, poor-quality affair, and with the size on offer, it’s best left for the kite surfers if you’re desperate.

A Glimmer in the Distance

On Saturday morning, the 1st of August, we see a 6 ft SE swell at 6 seconds, which is a lot of raw, short-period energy (292 combined energy). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, which is a good sign, but that swell is big and short. It’s going to be powerful and a bit of a washing machine, definitely only for the experienced crew. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but don’t get your hopes up too high.

Overall, don’t sleep on that Wednesday morning. After that, it’s a long wait for anything that’s worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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