Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles per hour.
Let’s be real – Bulli Beach (beach and reef) has been a dead zone. The start of this outlook is all flat spells and tiny dribble. From now through the end of July and into the first days of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. Combined swell energy is in the single digits or zero – it’s as weak as it gets. You’ll see some glassy mornings, but when the waves are 0.3ft to 1ft, it doesn’t matter how clean it looks. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s not gonna help when there’s no surf.
That dry spell goes all the way to Saturday the 1st of August. There’s a tiny bump Saturday afternoon with an onshore breeze, but it’s not worth the drive.
Here’s the real news. The only standout in this whole 16-day window hits on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. That’s more than a week out, so keep an eye on it. Sunday morning brings a solid 5ft swell out of the southeast with a period around 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is 459, which is strong. And we’ve got a light offshore breeze from the north-northwest. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The wave comment is positive, so this is the session to target. By afternoon the wind swings onshore and chops it up, so be there early.
Monday morning, the 3rd of August keeps it going. Another clean morning with 4ft south-east swell and moderate energy (263). Light cross-offshore breeze from the north – should be fun and rideable.
Then Tuesday morning, the 4th of August is a beauty. Glassy, dead calm conditions, with a 3ft easterly-southeast swell, 11-second period, and energy at 227. That’s clean, workable surf. The optimum direction for Bulli is NE, and we’re getting ESE – close enough for this spot.
After that, it falls apart. Wednesday onward is tiny, weak, and choppy with onshore winds and rain. The second week is a total dud.
Bottom line: don’t bother for the next week. The window is Sunday the 2nd through Tuesday the 4th of August – Sunday morning is the clear winner. Biggest swell, cleanest wind, most energy. Monday and Tuesday mornings are still solid, but Sunday’s the one. Crowds at Bulli are listed as “sometimes,” and after a stretch of flat days, expect a few regulars to show. Get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 15 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.47m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.55m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.44m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.13m | 3:39PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | S 16 | ENE 7 | S 9 | — | S 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 826 | 522 | 288 | 177 | 136 | 57 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 4 | 810 | — | 1415 | — | — | 564 | 596 | 661 | 504 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 10 | SE 15 | SE 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 14 | S 17 | SE 13 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 7 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 138 | 202 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 16 | SE 7 | SSE 15 | SE 6 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WSW 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 91 | 992 | 1087 | 1829 | — | 1137 | 1021 | — | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 86 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 2 | 18 | 21 | 223 | 358 | 426 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 15 | 47 | 1 |
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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).
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