Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. It's a slow start, but there's a pulse of something real coming down the line. Let's get into it.

Right now, Bulli Beach is flat as a tack. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing for the first few days. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are write-offs with barely a ripple. Saturday the 8th sees a tiny bit of life, but it's messy and weak. Nothing worth paddling out for.

We're going to have to be patient through this dry spell. It's not until Sunday the 9th that we see the first real sign of hope. The swell bumps up to a more promising 3ft in the morning from the ENE with a 9-second period. The winds are light and offshore, so it'll be clean. The energy is moderate (134), but the conditions are far from perfect. The afternoon pushes to 5ft, but it's looking a bit more ordinary. It’s a start, but not the day to get excited about.

Monday the 10th gets bigger, with a 8ft NE swell in the morning, but the wind is howling at 22 mph. Even though it's offshore, it's too strong to make it any good. The energy is strong (844), but it's going to be a messy, blown-out beast. Not one for the casual surfer, but for the experts, there might be some raw power. It's wild out there.

Then we drop right back down. Tuesday the 11th through Friday the 14th is mostly small and insignificant. We do get a blip of 5ft on Thursday the 13th from the S, but the period is short and the wind is on it, making it choppy. Just a lot of close-outs and frustration.

Now, here is where things get interesting. Sunday the 16th. The swell is on the rise, and the wind is dropping to glass. We're looking at a 7ft E swell in the morning, but by the afternoon it's pushing 8ft with a solid 11-second period. The energy is strong (1763). This is the real deal, but it's for experienced surfers only. If you're not confident in big waves, this is one to watch from the beach. This is a standout.

Monday the 17th is the big one. Overnight it builds to a solid 10ft from the ESE. The early morning is glassy and clean. This is the biggest and best of the run. The energy is pumping, pushing 2109. It’s heavy. This is a true expert-only day. If you're brave enough, this is the time. The afternoon sees the onshores pick up and it gets a bit ragged.

Tuesday the 18th is still solid, with a 7ft ESE swell and clean, glassy morning conditions. The energy is still strong (787). This is probably the pick of the week for the advanced crew; still big and powerful but a little more manageable than the day before.

Wednesday the 19th has a 7ft E swell and light offshore winds in the morning. It's looking very good, but the afternoon gets chopped by a strong NE breeze.

We hold onto this energy through Thursday the 20th, with a 6ft ESE swell and clean conditions, but it's easing. Friday the 21st shows a 4ft ESE swell with light winds—a good way to finish off the run, but a step down from the days before.

The water temp is about average for this time of year. Nothing wild there.

So, for the standout days, keep your eyes on Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th of August. The biggest and best of it is Monday the 17th. Just remember, this is powerful, heavy surf. It’s for experts only. If you're on the fence, this isn't the one to learn on. It's gonna be a wild ride.

Rusty

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