Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bulli Beach over the next sixteen days. I’ll be straight with you, mate – it’s a pretty lean run. The first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Tuesday morning, the 25th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, low-energy conditions before that, so don’t bother paddling out on the Sunday or Monday.

Tuesday morning, the 25th, we finally see a pulse of swell. It’s a NE swell coming in at 4ft, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean, but the wave quality is just ordinary. The combined energy hits 132 (moderate), but it’s surfable, not special. Tuesday afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft but the wind picks up and it turns to light rain, so it’s pretty poor.

Wednesday the 26th sees similar-sized swell, around 4ft, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore from the SSW, making it choppy. The energy is moderate at 209, but the conditions are messy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, Thursday the 27th might be your best bet across the whole period. The swell drops to 3ft from the ENE at 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s a rare treat. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit. The energy is weak at 74, but with clean, glassy conditions, you’ll get a few fun little ones if you’re patient. The break is a beach and reef setup, so look for the banks. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.

Friday the 28th is similar in size, 3ft, with a clean cross-off wind in the morning, but it’s just not got any punch. The energy is only 88 (weak). Afternoon deteriorates with a cross-onshore.

From Saturday the 29th all the way through to the end of the forecast on the 7th of September, it’s a constant struggle. Every session is rated poor, with tiny swell, mostly under 2ft, and weak energy values. The winds are a mixed bag, but there’s never enough swell to make it worthwhile. You’ll see a few glassy mornings or clean windows, but with wave heights below 2ft, you’re chasing ripples. Even the 7th of September, the last day, has a combined energy of just 14 (weak) – that’s barely a ripple.

There’s no standout here. The only reason to paddle out is Thursday morning, the 27th of August, for the clean, glassy conditions on a tiny 3ft swell. It’s not a day for power, but for a longboard and a bit of soul-surfing, it might just be the pick of a very quiet bunch. For anything bigger, you’re out of luck.

Rusty.

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