Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.3° 

Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bulli Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get straight into it. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions ahead. The good news? There’s a little window of something worth paddling out for later on, but you’ll have to be patient.

Right now, Bulli Beach is seeing almost nothing. Friday morning the 4th has a tiny 2ft NE swell with glassy conditions, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The combined energy is a measly 55, so it’s flat out weak. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The rest of the weekend and into the following week is a write-off – mostly under 2ft, short period, onshore or cross-shore winds, and energy levels dropping to single digits. There’s a gap of about 10 days with pretty much nothing worth mentioning.

Now, let’s talk about the one glimmer of hope. Come Tuesday morning, the 15th of September, things start to look a bit more interesting. Bulli Beach picks up a 6ft NE swell, period around 6 seconds, and the wind is going to be a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. The combined energy jumps to 277 – that’s moderate wave energy, and the conditions are described as clean. This is the standout. The swell is solid, but at 6ft, it’s pushing into the zone where it might be a bit much for beginners. It’s not huge, but it’s got some push. The NE direction is exactly what the spot likes to see. Just be aware that this is a beach and reef setup, and with a 6-second period, it’s going to be a bit more windswell-like, so don’t expect the long, clean lines of a groundswell. Also, this break can get crowded sometimes, so expect a few locals out.

The Tuesday afternoon session sees the swell bump up to 7ft, but the wind swings cross-shore and the energy spikes to 998 – that’s strong wave energy. The report says it’s marginal, likely due to tide or the wind, and that size is really only for experienced surfers. Stick to the morning.

After that, the Wednesday and Thursday quickly drop back to poor conditions, with onshore winds and small, weak swell. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly flat or blown out. So, if you’ve got a window, make it Tuesday morning the 15th at Bulli Beach. That’s your best bet, and it’s a decent one. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it’s got potential.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
9
1.3
NE
6
1
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
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E
10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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17
0.1
NE
16
0.2
ENE
16
0.1
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16
0.2
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
28
13
9
107
86
47
23
8
8
8
0
76
4
3
3
6
10
26
10
21
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
NE
10
WNW
15
N
20
NW
30
W
15
WSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
20
SE
30
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
10
NW
5
SSW
30
SSE
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
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15
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High Tide
1:27PM1.40m
2:19AM0.94m
2:40PM1.42m
3:47AM0.95m
3:54PM1.47m
5:00AM1.00m
4:59PM1.53m
5:58AM1.09m
5:56PM1.59m
6:46AM1.18m
6:46PM1.62m
7:29AM1.27m
7:32PM1.61m
Low Tide
8:25PM0.34m
7:50AM0.45m
9:47PM0.30m
9:09AM0.46m
10:57PM0.22m
10:24AM0.42m
11:54PM0.14m
11:28AM0.35m
00:42AM0.07m
12:24PM0.27m
1:24AM0.04m
1:15PM0.21m
2:02AM0.03m
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6:03
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5:38
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Temp °C
20
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16
28
28
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Feels °C
17
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23
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15
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18
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6
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9
16
11
3
7
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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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