Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bulli Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing-worth-chasing from now until late in the week. The first few days just aren’t happening – tiny windswell and a mix of onshore or cross-off winds that are keeping things flat and messy. There’s a big gap of silence before anything looks worthwhile.

The first real sign of life shows up on the Friday morning of the 28th of August. The wind is glassy, dead calm at just 3 mph, and that ENE swell is starting to push through at 4 ft. The period is sitting at 9 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape to it. The combined energy is moderate (238), and it’s the cleanest session of the whole forecast so far. This is a good window for someone who knows the spot – Bulli is a beach and reef setup, so it’s a bit more advanced, but with the glassy morning, it’ll be one of the better paddles of the week.

The 1st of September brings a couple of half-decent windows. The Tuesday morning is glassy again with a light WSW breeze, clean face and 3 ft of ENE swell (110 energy). It’s on the small side, but it’s surfable. The afternoon sees a bit more interesting wind: a light NNW offshore at 6 mph, which is a rare clean look for this spot. The swell is still 3 ft and 9 seconds, so it’s not a standout size, but the offshore breeze will make it feel way better than it looks on paper.

The biggest pulse of swell comes later – on the Wednesday afternoon of the 2nd of September, we see 6 ft from the NE, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the SSE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 331, but it’s a messy, choppy mess. Not a good call for paddle surfing – the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a clean board ride.

The 3rd of September also has some size but the wind is messy, with a moderate cross-shore from the NE. Might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not going to be clean.

If I had to pick a true standout, it’s the Friday morning of the 28th of August. That 4 ft of ENE groundswell, with glassy offshore WNW wind, and moderate energy (238) is the best combo on offer. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no unusual anomalies to worry about. Just know that Bulli can get busy, and with the crowds listed as “sometimes,” you might have company for that clean glassy window.

Give it a week or so and the early September days might shape up, but for now, don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a patient game.

Rusty.

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