
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,027 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Oi, it’s Rusty here with a look at how things are stacking up for Bulli. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch for most of the next two and a half weeks, with just one real highlight to get you in the water. The water temp is about 65°F, so a touch above normal for this time of year—nothing crazy, just a little extra warmth. From Saturday the 18th through Monday morning the 20th, it’s mostly messy. Windy onshore junk with tiny 3ft waves and a short period that won’t do anything for you. The combined energy sitting at just 61, which is weak. Save your energy.
Now, Monday the 20th morning is where it’s at. Bulli Beach (beach and reef) comes alive. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from east-northeast with an 11-second period—proper groundswell with power. Wind is light offshore out of the north-northwest at 6 mph, so the lines will be clean and peeling. Combined energy hits 759, which is strong. This is the session. For the advanced crew, this is your window. The 6ft is solid but manageable. Just a heads-up, that long-period east-northeast swell can straighten out at beach breaks, but Bulli’s reefy setup should help.
Monday afternoon and Tuesday the 21st are still rideable. Tuesday morning has clean 5ft at 10 seconds with a cross-off breeze. Combined energy drops to 402 (moderate), but it’s still workable. From Wednesday afternoon the 22nd onwards, it goes downhill fast. Tiny dribble at chest-high or less, with cross and onshore winds. By Friday the 24th, we’re down to 1ft and poor waves—energy in the teens, basically nothing. From the 23rd of July through the 29th, it’s a long gap of flat or near-flat conditions.
Late in the window, Thursday the 30th of July brings a bump—8ft from the southeast, but it’s only 7 seconds and blowing cross-onshore at 12 mph. Combined energy jumps to 508, but it’s choppy garbage. That’s kite-surf territory. That slop continues into early August with rain and heavy wind. The 1st of August afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off wind and 5ft waves, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s lumpy. The very end of the forecast, Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon, shows offshore wind and a clean 4ft wave at 8 seconds—surfable but nothing special, energy at 165.
Best advice: circle Monday the 20th of July morning. That’s the only true standout in this sixteen-day stretch. The rest is mostly a waiting game. Keep an eye out, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 157 | 1027 | 837 | 773 | 759 | 773 | 625 | 402 | 325 | 214 | 261 | 176 | 106 | 70 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.47m | 12:12PM1.24m | 00:06AM1.30m | 1:02PM1.25m | 00:57AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.26m | 1:54AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 3:01AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.29m | 4:12AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.34m | 5:54AM0.13m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.22m | 7:06PM0.46m | 7:14AM0.31m | 8:15PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:45AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
61 | 157 | 1027 | 837 | 773 | 759 | 773 | 625 | 402 | 325 | 214 | 261 | 176 | 106 | 70 | 50 | 30 | 814 | 724 | 327 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
61 | 23 | 283 | 181 | 196 | 180 | 123 | 82 | 55 | 31 | 49 | 18 | 20 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | ENE 11 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 10 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | — | E 8 | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 |
69 | 46 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 14 | 5 | 29 | 86 | — | — | 42 | 697 | 720 | 1030 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 75 | 7 | 2 | 40 | 2 |
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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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