Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak stretch for Bulli Beach. For the next 16 days, the surf is mostly flat or junky, and there’s hardly a wave worth paddling for. We’ve got a long dry spell with no real standouts, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The only flicker of life comes on Monday, August 3rd. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the SE, with a solid 11-second period. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is light offshore from the NW, so the morning session will be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 198. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Not a day to write home about, but it’s the best we’ve got right now. The afternoon holds up with a similar 3ft swell, still clean with a light NW breeze.
After that, it’s a ghost town. Tuesday the 4th through to Monday the 10th is just a long stretch of poor surf, with swell dropping to 0.7ft or 1ft, and the wind never really playing ball. There’s a little bump on Sunday, August 9th with a 5ft NE swell, but it’s a short-period 7-second wind swell, and the wind is shifting around. The energy jumps to 240, but it’s still a marginal call. Not one for the beginners with that size, and the quality is just not there.
The second week is even worse. We’ve got a few days with glassy conditions on the 11th and 17th, but the swell is tiny – 1ft to 2ft – and the energy is weak. August 18th shows a little 2ft swell from the E with an 11-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are described as poor. It’s just not happening.
Honestly, for Bulli Beach, this is a blank run. The forecasts can change, but right now, if you’re looking for a paddle, you’re better off staying home and checking the charts later. There’s nothing here for kite surfing either – too small and weak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 134 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 344 | 233 | 143 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:19AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:02AM1.20m | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.41m | 3:39AM0.97m | 4:06PM1.49m | 4:59AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM0.39m | 5:38AM0.20m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.34m | 9:16AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 8 | E 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 191 | 134 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 72 | 94 | 142 | 132 | 155 | 125 | 63 | 66 | 63 | 17 | 4 | 143 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 16 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | NE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | S 8 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 13 | ENE 7 | NE 12 | E 10 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NE 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 2 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 20 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 24 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 25 | 344 | 233 | 10 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 256 | 82 | 18 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 480 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
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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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