Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for this stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, we're in for a bit of a wait. The first couple of days are a write-off with messy, onshore winds and marginal conditions. Don't bother paddling out Thursday (9th of July) or Friday (10th). It's pretty grim.

The first real chance of a wave comes Saturday morning, the 11th of July. Bulli Beach (beach and reef) will see a drop in the swell to 3 ft from the ESE, but the wind is going clean offshore from the NW. The combined energy will be moderate (379), and with a 12-second period from the ESE, the waves should have a bit of shape to them. It's a small day, but for the advanced surfer, it'll be glassy and clean. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We then hit a massive dry spell. From Sunday the 12th of July right through to the 16th, there's basically nothing. The swell disappears, and when it shows up on the 17th, it's a massive 15 ft SE swell with onshore winds that'll be a washing machine. That's a big, messy, and dangerous day for experts only, and even then, the wind is trash. It's followed by another flat spell.

Things start to get interesting again on Sunday the 19th of July. We'll see a solid 10 ft to 12 ft SE groundswell (11-second period) roll in, but it's going to be onshore or cross-onshore, making it a bit of a battle. The energy is strong (up to 2767), but the wind is a letdown.

The standout window, and the best on offer across the whole 16 days, is Monday the 20th of July. The morning session at Bulli Beach looks magic. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft from the SE (10 seconds), but the wind swings light and variable from the N, creating a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy is still moderate (747), and the conditions are set to be clean. It's a proper surfable day. The following morning, Tuesday the 21st, also looks decent with a 4 ft ESE swell and light offshore winds from the W.

Then, for the truly patient, keep an eye on Friday the 24th of July. The morning is a ripper. A 7 ft E swell (11-second period) with a perfect offshore from the NW. The combined energy is strong (1010), and the conditions are rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with a 6 ft E swell and clean cross-off winds.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. Saturday morning (11th) is a sneaky glassy session for the patient. The real waves kick off from Monday the 20th, with Friday the 24th morning being the absolute standout—big, clean, and offshore. Just remember, that Friday is a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:26PM1.39m
3:45AM1.05m
4:24PM1.49m
5:00AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:13PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:58AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.38m
9:39AM0.30m
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:37PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:32PM0.25m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
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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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