Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this is a tough stretch for the Bulli Beach crew. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We've got a tiny blip of decent surf right at the start on Monday, 10th of August, but after that, it's a long, sad run of flat, weak, or messy conditions until the very end of the outlook.
Alright, let's talk about the one real standout. Monday afternoon, 10th of August, is your best shot. We've got a solid 7 ft NE swell hitting the beach, with a 9-second period. The energy's moderate at 763, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NW at 19 mph. It's glassy and clean, but it's an advanced wave—7 ft is not for beginners. The water temp is 64°, which is about average for this time of year.
But then, the bottom falls out. From Tuesday, 11th of August, through to Sunday, 23rd of August, we're in a massive lull—nearly two weeks of nothing. Swell drops to 3 ft or less, mostly weak ENE windswell with periods of 6-10 seconds. The energy is pathetic, often in the double digits (18-176). The winds are all over the place, mostly cross-shore or onshore, doing nothing to help. It's just poor surf, day after day.
There's a faint glimmer right at the end. Thursday morning, 20th of August, and Friday morning, 21st of August, the wind goes glassy from the NNE, with tiny 2-3 ft swell. It's surfable, but only just. The wave energy is very low (83 and 81). Then Sunday morning, 23rd of August, has a clean 3 ft ENE swell with a 9-second period and a light WNW cross-offshore wind. Energy is 173—still weak. It's better than the rest, but it's not a call to action.
Honestly, this is a classic blank run for Bulli. The beach is exposed and just not catching anything. If you're desperate, maybe the stand-up paddle or a kite could have a go on the bigger, windier days, but for a surfer, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a tough one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 763 | 134 | 85 | 113 | 75 | 49 | 52 | 49 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 141 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:08PM1.67m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.73m | 7:51AM1.17m | 7:51PM1.75m | 8:36AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.72m | 9:19AM1.28m | 9:22PM1.63m | 10:01AM1.32m | 10:05PM1.51m | 10:42AM1.34m | 10:47PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 1:23PM0.23m | 2:34AM-0.04m | 2:14PM0.20m | 3:15AM-0.02m | 3:03PM0.20m | 3:53AM0.03m | 3:52PM0.23m | 4:29AM0.11m | 4:42PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 763 | 113 | 761 | 802 | 459 | 241 | 122 | 49 | 685 | 524 | 127 | 298 | 298 | 147 | 118 | 69 | 125 | 73 | 192 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 19 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 17 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 134 | 85 | 113 | 75 | 49 | 52 | 3 | 38 | 35 | 81 | 31 | 18 | 118 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 54 | 71 | 79 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | S 14 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 19 | ENE 10 | S 19 | S 20 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 38 | 19 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 30 | 7 | 74 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 21 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WSW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | SW 8 | S 9 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 89 | 91 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 159 | 985 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 132 | 141 | 134 | 193 | 9 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 161 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 47 | 2 | 97 | 141 | 7 | 15 | 107 | 129 |
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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).
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