Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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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
21.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4PM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
0
2
3
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.4
ENE
12
2
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
113
119
188
299
619
868
800
1014
919
1168
1654
1578
1012
807
762
657
551
468
332
273
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
N
20
NE
5
NNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NE
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
W
20
W
15
SSE
10
SW
5
SSE
10
ENE
20
W
25
SW
25
W
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:52AM1.16m
8:00PM1.51m
8:31AM1.12m
8:33PM1.51m
9:10AM1.08m
9:08PM1.50m
9:50AM1.03m
9:44PM1.46m
10:32AM0.98m
10:24PM1.42m
11:18AM0.94m
11:07PM1.37m
12:10PM0.91m
Low Tide
1:56AM0.21m
1:37PM0.29m
2:35AM0.19m
2:08PM0.33m
3:14AM0.19m
2:41PM0.37m
3:54AM0.21m
3:15PM0.42m
4:36AM0.25m
3:51PM0.47m
5:21AM0.29m
4:30PM0.51m
6:10AM0.33m
5:17PM0.56m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
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Temp °C
18
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
22
19
24
24
16
22
20
16
19
19
16
20
17
18
20
19
19
20
19
18
19
19
17
22
23
13
18
16
15
19
18
14
15
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
0.1
S
14
2.1
ENE
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.4
ENE
12
2
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
Energy kJ
157
113
119
188
299
619
4
800
3
2
1168
1654
1578
1012
807
762
657
551
468
332
273
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.4
SSW
10
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
24
11
10
4
5
1
4
3
3
2
2
6
5
5
5
35
87
38
19
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
4
5
5
7
6
4
2
23
21
15
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
9
2.5
ENE
8
0.8
SW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
NW
2
0.9
SSW
4
2.3
S
7
Energy kJ
868
1014
919
27
6
7
2
23
524
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
0
0
86
0
0
425
0
6
425
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
40
1
1
97
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

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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