
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 11 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | 18 | 34 | 40 | 38 | 25 | 67 | 54 | 39 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 73 | 231 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:15AM1.29m | 6:17PM1.27m | 6:56AM1.39m | 7:07PM1.23m | 7:33AM1.46m | 7:52PM1.19m | 8:08AM1.52m | 8:35PM1.15m | 8:42AM1.55m | 9:16PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.55m | 9:56PM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.19m | 12:18PM0.37m | 00:32AM0.21m | 1:10PM0.29m | 1:09AM0.23m | 1:57PM0.23m | 1:43AM0.26m | 2:40PM0.18m | 2:16AM0.29m | 3:20PM0.16m | 2:50AM0.33m | 4:00PM0.16m | 3:24AM0.37m | ||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
32 | 18 | 34 | 40 | 223 | 142 | 67 | 54 | 39 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 73 | 195 | 270 | 745 | 703 | 631 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | NE 6 | S 17 | E 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | E 9 | ENE 11 | NE 5 |
20 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 38 | 25 | 51 | 22 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 231 | 111 | 15 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 15 | — | SSE 9 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 15 | — | N 12 | — | NE 7 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | NNE 12 | E 10 |
14 | 13 | 4 | — | 28 | 4 | 24 | 26 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | NE 4 | NNE 6 | WNW 3 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
2 | 266 | 465 | 895 | — | 18 | 100 | 2 | 453 | 1197 | 1137 | 939 | 692 | 420 | — | — | — | 13 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 75 | 637 | 2 | 6 | 693 | 0 | 0 | 1278 | 7 | 688 | 657 | 1 | 0 | 426 | 1 | 6 | 86 | 1 |
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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.
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.










