Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.6° C
0.2° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SE swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the coming weeks.

The truth is, it's a grim stretch for Bulli Beach. For the first ten days, the surf is just poor, and the numbers back it up. We're looking at minimal swell energy, often in the double digits, and when it does bump up, the period is short and the wind is all over the shop. It's a real waiting game.

We kick off Thursday the 13th with a tiny 2ft ENE swell, and the water temp is 64°, which is about average for the time of year. The wind is cross-off, but the energy is only 55, so it's just not doing anything. Friday the 14th is glassy in the morning with a 1ft ENE swell, but it's still weak and won't wrap in properly. You'll be sitting on your board doing nothing.

The weekend doesn't get any better. Saturday the 15th is a write-off with onshore wind and a messy 1.0ft wave. Sunday the 16th brings a pulse of 5ft, but it's short-period SE windswell (6 seconds) with onshore wind, making it a choppy mess. The energy jumps to 221, but it's all junk. Monday the 17th is more of the same: 4ft to 4ft, short period, and cross-onshore. It's not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 18th is the only glimmer of hope in this whole stretch. The morning is glassy with a 3ft ESE swell and a bit of energy (82). The wave comment says "surfable but very ordinary," and honestly, with glassy conditions, you might get a few grovelly ones. But it's a stretch to call it a standout.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. Wednesday the 19th has a bit more energy (148) with a 4ft swell, but the period is still 6 seconds and the wind is cross-on. Thursday the 20th cleans up a bit with a cross-off NW wind, but it's only 3ft and the energy is 92.

The second week doesn't offer much reprieve. From the 21st to the 24th, we see some cross-off winds, which is good for the surface, but the swell stays tiny—mostly 2ft to 4ft—with short periods. The best of that lot is Saturday the 22nd afternoon, with a 4ft NE swell and 195 energy, but it's still not a quality wave. It's a "surfable but very ordinary" call.

The end of the month is a complete washout. From the 25th, it's all onshore wind and tiny, weak swell. By the 27th and 28th, the wind is howling at 22-25 mph from the south, and the swell is basically zero. That's a hard no.

So, the short version: there is no true standout in this 16-day window. The best shot is Tuesday morning the 18th if you're desperate for a splash in glassy conditions, but it's not a highlight. Bulli is a beach and reef setup, and with the wind and swell directions all wrong, it's just not firing. This is a classic dry spell for the area. Hang tight, it'll turn.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.4
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0.3
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9
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1.6
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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24
201
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115
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100
114
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
ESE
15
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SSW
10
E
10
SSW
20
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20
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15
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20
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20
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10
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High Tide
8:37PM1.72m
9:19AM1.28m
9:22PM1.63m
10:01AM1.32m
10:05PM1.51m
10:42AM1.34m
10:47PM1.35m
11:24AM1.33m
11:31PM1.19m
12:08PM1.31m
00:18AM1.05m
12:56PM1.28m
1:15AM0.93m
Low Tide
2:14PM0.20m
3:15AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:53AM0.03m
3:52PM0.23m
4:29AM0.11m
4:42PM0.28m
5:04AM0.20m
5:34PM0.35m
5:39AM0.30m
6:30PM0.42m
6:16AM0.39m
7:35PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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