Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
22.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 29th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 1st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 31st Dec)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)14131313131313121212121288888981213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2928282716161615231414221961961471191311941176771152
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
WSW
10
E
15
E
5
WNW
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
5
NE
25
SSE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:15PM
1.43
1:23AM
1.09
1:01PM
1.36
2:15AM
1.15
1:55PM
1.27
3:11AM
1.23
2:58PM
1.18
4:08AM
1.33
4:10PM
1.11
5:05AM
1.44
5:26PM
1.07
6:00AM
1.55
6:37PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:07PM
0.18
6:49AM
0.50
7:49PM
0.19
7:54AM
0.52
8:35PM
0.21
9:08AM
0.50
9:26PM
0.23
10:26AM
0.44
10:20PM
0.25
11:40AM
0.33
11:17PM
0.27
12:46PM
0.21
12:15AM
0.28
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--
Sunset-8:08--8:09--8:09--8:09--8:10--8:10--8:10-
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2-1----------------2-
Temp. °C181817151716181817192018192117222421272617
Feels °C (?)17141391212141414161617171816191919282413
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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 12 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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