Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tough stretch. The forecast window is 16 days, and for the first week and a half, it's a flat, sad story. We're looking at a massive gap with no real surf to speak of. From now until the middle of next week, it's practically a lake out there. The long-range charts are hinting at something, but it's a long way off.

The only break we've got in the data is Bulli Beach, a beach and reef setup that needs a lot more love than it's getting. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

For the first week, from the 24th of July right through to the 3rd of August, the energy levels are pathetic. The combined energy of all swells is mostly under 100 (29, 19, 6, etc.), with a couple of 'poor surf conditions' tags. The swell heights are barely a ripple, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, and what little there is comes from the wrong direction. The wind is all over the shop, but it doesn't matter because there's no wave to blow out. It's a total write-off.

There's a slight pulse on the 29th of July with a 4 ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short, weak 5 seconds, and the wind is a cross-onshore mess. The combined energy hits 67 – still weak. It's not worth a paddle.

The real, and only, standout comes at the very end of the forecast window. On Saturday, the 8th of August, the morning looks promising. We've got a glassy 2 ft swell from the ENE, but the period is super short at 4 seconds. The combined energy is still only 27 (weak). The wind is calm, so it will be dead flat and glassy. This is a long-range call, so don't book the day off work yet, but it's the only window with a glimmer. The afternoon sees a long-period 19-second swell from the E, but it's only 0.7 ft. The energy jumps to 49, but it's still weak. For a beach break like Bulli, a long period like that can make it break a bit straight, but with no size, it's a moot point.

Honestly, for the next 12 days, you'd be better off waxing your board for the hell of it. The 8th of August morning is the only real chance, and it's a long shot.

Rusty.

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