
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. 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 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience if you’re chasing waves at Bulli Beach. This is a bleak stretch, but there are a couple of windows where it might just be worth getting wet.
Right now, we’re looking at a run of small, weak surf. That Saturday (the 12th) and Sunday (the 13th) are basically flat, with only 0.7ft of swell and light winds, but it’s just not enough to do anything with. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 14th sees a bit of a lift – 4ft of NE swell with a short 7-second period, and the energy is still weak at 126. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze, but don't expect much push.
Then we hit a proper dead patch. From Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th, the swell drops right out, and with cross-onshore winds and chop, it’s not worth looking at. Friday the 18th offers a small, glassy morning with 3ft from the ESE and a period of 7 seconds, energy still weak at 133. It’s clean – think longboard or a fish – but it is what it is.
Saturday the 19th morning is similar, 2ft with an 11-second period, glassy conditions. That 11-second period gives it a bit more push, so might be a few fun little runners. But otherwise, the whole first week is a struggle.
The gap from the 20th to the 24th is frankly empty. We’re talking ankle-biters and flat spells. Nothing worth suiting up for. The energy readings are almost all under 30, which tells you the ocean is basically switched off.
Now, here’s the one bright spot. On the morning of Sunday the 27th, we finally get something real. The swell builds to 5ft from the NE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 245 – that's moderate energy, the strongest we see in the whole run. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE and it's clean. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s still not huge, but it’s the best on offer, and the conditions should be lined up nicely for Bulli Beach. It won’t be a beginner’s day – 5ft can still have some push – but for anyone who knows the break, this is the one to aim for. The afternoon gets a bit messy with light rain and a cross-shore, so get out early.
Beyond that, the following week looks just as quiet. There’s a bit of swell on the 25th and 26th, but the winds are messy, and it just doesn’t come together.
Honestly, if you're keen, Sunday the 27th morning is your window. It’s a week and a half out, so don’t lock it in stone, but it’s the only time this forecast gets my heart rate up. Otherwise, save the petrol and the wax.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | NE 3 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 13 | ESE 7 | E 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 162 | 109 | 17 | 255 | 105 | 67 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 90 | 67 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57PM1.46m | 9:23AM1.44m | 9:38PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:18PM1.22m | 10:37AM1.41m | 11:00PM1.09m | 11:17AM1.36m | 11:47PM0.98m | 12:03PM1.30m | 00:43AM0.90m | 12:59PM1.25m | 1:58AM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.19m | 3:42AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.29m | 5:05PM0.30m | 4:47AM0.37m | 5:56PM0.37m | 5:23AM0.46m | 6:56PM0.43m | 6:08AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | NE 7 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 19 | S 15 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 10 |
396 | 214 | 153 | 181 | 172 | 175 | 109 | 79 | 255 | 105 | 67 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 408 | 167 | 173 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 17 | S 19 | S 16 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 11 | ENE 13 | S 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | S 18 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 10 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 |
180 | 93 | 192 | 45 | 17 | 17 | 116 | 17 | 47 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 90 | 59 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | S 20 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 13 | S 15 | ENE 12 | E 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | ENE 13 | E 9 | E 10 | S 17 |
19 | 72 | 18 | 17 | 17 | — | 17 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 16 | 43 | 67 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | N 7 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 |
— | 8 | 32 | 19 | 80 | 162 | — | 169 | 103 | 35 | 109 | 1717 | 1927 | 3271 | 3101 | 1473 | 908 | — | — | 16 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 106 | 1 | 6 | 425 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 75 | 849 | 648 | 107 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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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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