Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.7° 

Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bulli Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've scanned the charts for Bulli Beach and I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and the good stuff is a long way off. We're looking at a flat spell to start, then a couple of windows that might get your hopes up, but you'll need to be patient.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Friday the 17th right through to the end of the week, we're dealing with weak, short-period windswell and nowhere near enough energy to get excited. The wind is cross-onshore, the surf is poor – it's just not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is barely reaching 108 on the Friday morning, and it's all downhill from there. You'd be better off cleaning the wax off your board than trying to get a wave.

Finally, there's a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 19th. The swell picks up to 6.2 ft, but it's a bit of a messy one. The period is 11 seconds, so there's some groundswell in there, but the wind is cross-onshore in the morning, and the combined energy jumps to 849 – that's a solid pulse of energy. It's a beach and reef setup, so with a long period like that, it might be a bit too straight and require a bit of patience. The morning is marginal, but the afternoon clears up with onshore wind and a 2/10 rating. It's not a standout, but it's the first sign of life.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The real standout of the whole run is Monday the 20th. The morning session is the pick. We've got a clean 5.2 ft swell from the ENE, with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is a solid 532, and the forecast is for very good surf. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The water temp is about 64.6°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit will be fine. The break is Bulli Beach, and it's fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.

Tuesday the 21st morning is also a cracker. The wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and the swell hangs in at 4.6 ft with a 10-second period and 402 combined energy. It'll be clean and smooth, perfect for a longer session. After that, the window starts to close. Wednesday and Thursday drop off fast, and from Friday the 24th onwards, it's back to flat, small dribble. The combined energy plummets to under 100, and the swell is all but gone.

Beyond that, the second week is a total dud. From the 25th of July through to the 1st of August, the swell is tiny, under 1.6 ft, and the energy is negligible. There's a weird little spike of long-period energy on the 31st of July and 1st of August, but it's a 0.3 ft swell with a 19-20 second period – that's just a ghost. It's not going to do anything. So, the whole run is a one-trick pony: Monday the 20th morning is your best and only true shot at something special. Don't sleep on it.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
1.9
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.5
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10
1.6
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10
1.4
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10
1.4
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10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
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10
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
40
52
41
63
195
837
746
676
532
473
520
402
373
275
210
161
130
94
75
73
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SE
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NW
0
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
10
W
15
SSE
10
W
5
SW
15
SE
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:36AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
11:24AM1.22m
11:19PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
1:02PM1.25m
00:57AM1.14m
1:53PM1.26m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:01AM0.92m
3:41PM1.29m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.34m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
6:34AM0.22m
7:06PM0.46m
7:14AM0.31m
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
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6:58
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6:56
6:56
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5:05
5:05
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Temp °C
15
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14
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18
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17
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Feels °C
11
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11
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11
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9
12
12
10
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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.

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