Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – Bulli Beach is in a bit of a flat spell for the first week and a half. The surf is just not happening. From Monday the 7th right through to the middle of the month, we’re looking at tiny 0.6ft to 1.0ft slop with no energy to speak of, and the wind is mostly cross-on or choppy. It’s a wasteland for a paddle surfer. There’s a solid ten-day gap where I wouldn’t even bother waxing the board.

The first real glimmer shows up on Monday the 14th, with a tiny 3ft pulse from the NE, but it’s only 6 seconds of period – that’s windswill, not a proper swell. Still, the wind is light offshore from the NW (clean), so if you’re desperate, you could get a few closeouts. The energy is weak (68).

Things get a bit more interesting on Monday the 15th, but it’s a mess – 4ft from the S with a 4-second period, cross-on wind from the S at 25 km/h, and the energy is moderate (104). The wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” so I’d give it a miss. That’s kite-surfing weather, not a day for a longboard.

Then we hit a proper blank patch from the 16th to the 18th – mostly zero swell, and on the 17th afternoon the wind is screaming 40 km/h from the S. Just stay home.

But hold on – Saturday the 19th is the standout. The morning shows 5ft from the SE with an 11-second period, light cross-on wind from the S at 5 km/h, and the energy is strong (547). The call is “marginal surf forecast,” but the afternoon is where it’s at: same 5ft SE swell, 11-second period, and it turns glassy. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions” and the score is a solid 3. The wind is glassy – that’s rare. Bulli Beach is a beach and reef setup, so with a 5ft south-east groundswell and that period, it’ll be punchy. The water temp is about 64°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The break is exposed to the NE as the optimum direction, but the swell is coming from the SE, so it’s not a perfect match, but the glassy wind and solid energy make it the best on offer. It’s an advanced break, and crowds are possible (sometimes), so get in early. This is the one to circle.

Sunday the 20th is a letdown – 3ft from the NNE with a 6-second period, cross wind, and weak energy (71). Pass.

Monday the 21st has a 3ft SE swell with a 10-second period, light cross-off wind from the NNW, and moderate energy (184). The call is “surfable but very ordinary” – it’s a 1 out of 10. Not worth the drive.

But Tuesday the 22nd morning is another sneaky highlight: 5ft from the SE with an 8-second period, light offshore wind from the NW at 10 km/h, and strong energy (294). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions” and a score of 2. That 5ft is a bit much for beginners, but for advanced surfers, it’s game on. The offshore wind will keep it clean, and the energy is solid. It’s the second-best window in the whole 16 days, so if you’re keen, that Tuesday morning is your other chance.

To sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. Saturday the 19th afternoon is the absolute best – glassy, 5ft SE groundswell, strong energy. Tuesday the 22nd morning is a close second with offshore wind and 5ft. Everything else is flat, windy, or messy. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d be marking that 19th on the calendar.

Rusty.

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