Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, let’s run through Bulli Beach real quick. The first chunk of days is dead quiet—no recommendations at all. Water temp’s about average for the season, no weird vibes there.
The first real chance is Friday, September 11th, in the morning. You’ve got a 1.6m swell from the ESE at 8 seconds, which is short period wind swell—quick, punchy peaks. Combined energy is 286 (moderate). With a light offshore breeze from the NNE at 10 km/h, things will be glassy. Bulli Beach (Australia) is a beach and reef mix, so look for cleaner banks. The session will be over by afternoon when the wind cranks.
Then Monday, September 14th morning rolls in. 1.6m swell from the NNE at 6 seconds (short period, dumpy). The wind is a glassy offshore from the N at only 5 km/h. Energy is 278. That’s clean, smooth, and fun for an advanced surfer. The afternoon has a bigger 1.9m swell (6 seconds) but with a cross-breeze—messy, only for the brave.
Tuesday, September 15th is another gem. Morning has 1.6m from the NE at 8 seconds, energy 307, with a 5 km/h offshore N breeze. Crystal clear conditions. The afternoon goes glassy with 1.3m from the ENE (8 seconds) and energy at 213. That afternoon window is a beauty—just you and the ocean.
The best of the lot is Tuesday morning: 1.6m, clean, light wind, and moderate energy. It will have a few heads out (‘sometimes’ crowded), but it’s worth it.
That’s it from me—Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 10 | S 4 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 43 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 51 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.41m | 11:50PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.40m | 00:57AM1.01m | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:47AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM0.31m | 5:46AM0.32m | 7:05PM0.34m | 6:41AM0.40m | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 74 | 21 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 196 | 42 | 59 | 63 | 51 | 32 | 312 | 800 | 234 | 173 | 166 | 119 | 168 | 131 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | 108 | 27 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 9 | 47 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 59 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 10 | — | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | NE 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 4 | S 4 | — | NE 6 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | 9 | 42 | — | 25 | 4 | 64 | 41 | 96 | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | 24 | — | 1 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 79 | 2 | 665 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 212 | 1 |
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