Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Issued: 9 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
19.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
10
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
15
2.5
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
14
19
221
230
131
66
35
27
19
12
16
5
17
3
3
5
3
4
0
71
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
30
WNW
25
WSW
25
W
5
WSW
5
ESE
15
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:07PM1.53m
9:54AM1.02m
9:44PM1.51m
10:34AM1.04m
10:20PM1.47m
11:15AM1.07m
10:58PM1.42m
11:58AM1.11m
11:39PM1.34m
12:44PM1.16m
00:26AM1.26m
1:35PM1.23m
1:23AM1.17m
Low Tide
2:35PM0.40m
3:58AM0.18m
3:15PM0.41m
4:34AM0.18m
3:56PM0.43m
5:09AM0.19m
4:40PM0.46m
5:44AM0.19m
5:29PM0.48m
6:21AM0.21m
6:26PM0.50m
7:02AM0.22m
7:33PM0.50m
cloud
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
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4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
 mm
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
20
21
19
20
20
15
17
15
12
14
14
11
12
13
13
14
14
14
15
14
14
Feels °C
18
17
14
16
17
11
10
9
6
11
12
8
6
7
7
10
10
10
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
10
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
S
8
0.4
NE
7
1
S
15
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
13
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.4
ESE
14
Energy kJ
67
14
19
221
230
131
66
35
27
265
169
12
452
14
3
3
5
3
21
6
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.1
E
14
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
22
2
2
7
10
8
1
3
67
19
12
4
5
17
3
3
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
11
4
13
7
1
3
1
3
3
4
16
4
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
4
1.1
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
SW
6
1.1
SW
8
1.6
S
11
3
S
10
3.5
S
12
3
S
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
12
89
214
40
32
12
16
92
157
618
2040
3377
2155
1508
1331
1244
1275
1300
1360
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
0
19
212
0
0
0
89
79
2
2
47
2
36
75
107
28
28
107
36
36
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
1
4
5
9
3
5
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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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