Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for Bulli Beach. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim, and the surf just isn’t showing up. There’s a blank run from now until the morning of Monday the 14th of September, where the only thing on offer is tiny, weak dribble with poor conditions. It’s honestly a bit of a bummer for a spot that can usually fire.
Let’s start with the first glimmer of hope. On Monday the 14th of September in the morning, we’ve got a bit of swell coming in at 4 ft from the NE. The wave energy is 152 (moderate), and with a light cross-off breeze from the north at 6 mph, it’ll be clean. But the period is short at 7 seconds, so it won’t have much grunt, and the conditions are only “surfable but ordinary.” Crowds are possible here, but honestly, with this quality, I wouldn’t worry about a packed lineup.
The real standout – and it’s the only one worth getting excited about – is on Tuesday the 15th of September in the morning. We’ve got a 5 ft NE swell, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. The wave energy jumps to 264 (strong), and the conditions are labelled “good surf.” This is clean, offshore, and has some push. For advanced surfers, this is the pick of the 16-day window. The NE swell direction lines up with the optimum for Bulli Beach, and with offshore winds, the waves should be well-shaped and clean. Just be aware, at 5 ft, it’s getting a bit solid for beginners, but it’s not yet in the expert-only zone.
The afternoon of the 15th holds up with 4 ft from the NE, still offshore from the NW at 9 mph, and wave energy at 180 (moderate). It’s clean but a little smaller, so it’s still a solid option.
After that, things drop off again. The rest of the week into the 18th runs small, short-period, and mostly onshore or cross-shore, with poor conditions. The water temperature is 64°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises there.
Bottom line: if you’re keen, aim for the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September. That’s your best window. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for mediocre surf. Keep your eyes on the charts, but this one’s a quiet period for Bulli.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 32 | 36 | 28 | 25 | 9 | 118 | 77 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 78 | 54 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:57AM1.01m | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:47AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.34m | 6:41AM0.40m | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:24AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 11 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 20 | 32 | 282 | 92 | 80 | 80 | 118 | 77 | 121 | 1141 | 407 | 228 | 161 | 9 | 2 | 193 | 104 | 9 | 8 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 7 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | E 10 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 9 | S 17 | S 20 |
| kJ | 52 | 32 | 36 | 28 | 37 | 9 | 67 | 42 | 47 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 78 | 54 | 3 | 6 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | N 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 17 | E 17 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 7 | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 19 | — | — | — | 24 | 7 | 31 | 183 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 470 | 569 | — | — | 232 | 518 | 758 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 21 | 97 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 316 | 36 | 7 | 40 | 1 | 75 | 498 | 107 |
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