Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 30th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 30th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 30th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.5
NE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)15146141313131313131212121212121213111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21211918282827252516242314222222575524469
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
ENE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SE
5
W
10
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:34AM
1.49
12:34AM
1.05
12:15PM
1.43
1:23AM
1.09
1:01PM
1.36
2:15AM
1.15
1:55PM
1.27
3:11AM
1.23
2:58PM
1.18
4:08AM
1.33
4:10PM
1.11
5:05AM
1.44
5:26PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:27PM
0.17
5:54AM
0.47
7:07PM
0.18
6:49AM
0.50
7:49PM
0.19
7:54AM
0.52
8:35PM
0.21
9:08AM
0.50
9:26PM
0.23
10:26AM
0.44
10:20PM
0.25
11:40AM
0.33
11:17PM
0.27
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--
Sunset-8:08--8:08--8:09--8:09--8:09--8:10--8:10-
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272820181717151716181917192018192118212220
Feels °C (?)24261717131391213151615141514161817202019
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Bulli Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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