Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've stared at this forecast for Bulli Beach and I've got to be straight with you – it's a tough run. The next sixteen days are a real struggle for any decent surf. The first surfable moment doesn't even show up until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then, it's a pretty ordinary offering.
Let's walk through it. From Friday the 31st of July right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, there's absolutely nothing. Flat, small, junk. A proper gap of over two days with zero to recommend. Then on Monday the 3rd of August, we finally get a pulse. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds. That's a groundswell, giving it a bit of shape and energy – the combined energy sits at 195 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the NW, so the lineup will be clean. But at 3ft, it's not big, and the conditions are described as "very ordinary." It's a start, but not a standout.
The rest of that week and into the second week is a real desert. From Tuesday the 4th through to the 12th of August, it's all tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with poor surf conditions. A few mornings have offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. The afternoon of the 9th sees a 2ft swell from the NE, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the NE at 12 mph, making it choppy.
Then, on Wednesday the 13th of August, there's a slight glimmer. Thursday morning the 13th brings a 2ft swell from the E with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 100 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the NE, so it'll be smooth as a lake. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and it scores a 1 out of 10. It's the best on offer, but that's like saying it's the best puddle in a drought. The water temperature is about 65°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
After that, it trails off again. The rest of the 14th and 15th of August are back to tiny, messy conditions. Honestly, for a spot like Bulli Beach, which is a beach and reef setup that's exposed to the swell, this is a proper flat spell. If you're desperate, that Thursday morning the 13th is your best bet, but keep your expectations on the floor. It's a quiet time, and the forecasts can always change, but right now, the shelf is bare.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 19 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 18 | E 17 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | E 8 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 9 | ENE 12 | NE 13 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 380 | 169 | 90 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:39AM1.21m | 10:32PM1.40m | 11:19AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:02AM1.20m | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58AM0.13m | 3:39PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.37m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | 5:38AM0.20m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 568 | 432 | 311 | 585 | 904 | 680 | 380 | 169 | 24 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 190 | 326 | 474 | 738 | 401 | 295 | 156 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 15 | S 21 | S 21 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 | ENE 14 | E 8 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 6 | 106 | 217 | 9 | 35 | 39 | 21 | 90 | 29 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | E 19 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 18 | E 17 | S 21 | E 16 | ENE 16 | ESE 8 | ENE 15 | E 9 | SE 13 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | ENE 12 | NE 13 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | N 5 | NW 4 | NNE 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 685 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 24 | 64 | 10 | 33 | 26 | 40 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 223 | 97 | 2 | 2 | 75 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 2 |
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