
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NNE swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, ‘cause I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on Bulli Beach for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch for us. We’re looking at a long, dry patch before anything remotely rideable shows up.
The pattern starts with a real flat spell. From Monday the 27th of July all the way through to Sunday the 9th of August, the swell is tiny. We’re talking about waves that are barely 0.3 ft to 1 ft, with most days having next to no energy. The combined energy of all swells is in the low single digits or teens for most of this time – a measly 2 to 30 (brackets) – so there’s nothing to get excited about. It’s a solid 13-day gap with no recommendations. The wind does offer some clean windows, like the glassy Monday morning on the 27th, or the cross-offshore breezes on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, but with no swell to push, it’s just a flat, clean lake. Even the longer period stuff, like the 15-second swell on the afternoon of the 27th, is still only 0.3 ft, so it’s a washout.
Then, finally, we get a glimmer. On Monday the 10th of August, Bulli Beach wakes up. The morning sees a fun little NE swell push in at 4 ft, with a 7-second period. The combined energy jumps to 200 (brackets), which is moderate and the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The wind is a clean offshore from the NNW, meaning the surf will be clean and well-shaped. This is a decent option for advanced surfers, as the sandbanks at this beach-and-reef setup can handle a bit of size. The afternoon drops a little, but still holds at 4 ft from the NE. It’s still clean, but the energy dips to 182 (brackets). The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might see a few others with the same idea.
The following day, Tuesday the 11th of August, the swell drops off fast. The morning shows 1 ft from the ESE, with a strong offshore wind that’s too strong (18 mph) for a comfortable paddle, and the energy is only 77 (brackets). It’s clean, but too small for a proper session.
So, to wrap it up: the only true standout is the morning of Monday the 10th of August. After that, it’s back to a flat spell. For beginners, this is a no-go zone for the whole period, as the only decent wave is over 5 ft. For the rest of the time, you’re better off doing something else. Keep an eye on the charts, though – it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | E 13 | E 11 | NE 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 |
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2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.47m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.55m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.44m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.13m | 3:39PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | S 15 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 |
282 | 177 | 136 | 58 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 953 | 623 | 1278 | 972 | 682 | 600 | 364 | 311 | 246 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 10 | SE 15 | SE 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 14 | NNW 4 | SE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSW 9 |
2 | 33 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 17 | 57 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | SE 7 | SSE 15 | NE 4 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 11 | NE 8 | S 14 | S 12 |
4 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | WNW 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | S 11 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | NE 3 |
— | — | — | 14 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 36 | 1570 | 885 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 79 | 150 | 223 | 349 | 279 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 107 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
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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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