Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, ENE swell with 773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the surf for Bulli Beach.
Right now, the outlook is a long wait for the good stuff. We are looking at a solid run of flat or tiny, choppy conditions that just aren't worth a paddle. This stretch runs from the start of the forecast all the way through to the 18th of July, with nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 65°F which is about average for this time of year.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Sunday, the 19th of July. We get a pulse of 6ft swell from the ENE with a decent 11-second period, giving a moderate wave energy of 698. The big win here is the glassy conditions with a light S wind at just 6 mph. This will make for clean, workable waves at the beach and reef setup. It's a standout session, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on it.
Sunday afternoon the wind swings ESE and the quality drops off a little. Monday morning the 20th is your next real highlight. You've got a similar 6ft ENE swell (607 energy) but this time with a NNW offshore breeze at 6 mph. This is the cleanest window on offer. The swell period is a moderate 10 seconds, so decent shape. Monday afternoon holds similar size but with a cross-off wind.
Tuesday the 21st starts with zero wind – dead glassy – and a still-solid 5ft ENE swell (490 energy). That morning session should be superb for an advanced surfer. By Wednesday the 22nd, the swell starts to back off a touch to 4ft (284 energy) but the winds stay clean, making for a solid day of surfing.
After that, the energy drops quickly. By the 23rd we are down to 3ft, and it fades into tiny, poor-quality surf from the 24th right through to the end of the 16-day window.
The best on offer is clearly the Sunday the 19th morning for the glass, and Monday the 20th morning for the offshore wind. There’s enough punch in that ENE swell for a good session, but it’s not massive, so it won’t be too intimidating. Crowds are possible at Bulli, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 11 | E 8 | S 6 | S 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 100 | 62 | 52 | 62 | 69 | 124 | 698 | 759 | 689 | 607 | 610 | 543 | 490 | 394 | 296 | 278 | 295 | 194 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:44PM1.74m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30AM-0.03m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | E 5 | E 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 60 | 13 | 39 | 100 | 62 | 69 | 124 | 698 | 759 | 689 | 607 | 610 | 543 | 490 | 394 | 296 | 278 | 15 | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 52 | 66 | 43 | 22 | 146 | 181 | 151 | 180 | 127 | 57 | 54 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 3 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 8 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 13 | S 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 33 | 70 | 102 | 19 | 11 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — |
| kJ | 449 | 206 | 100 | 62 | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 21 | 18 | — | — | — | 295 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 28 | 78 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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