Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 12th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 12th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSE
0.6
SE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
ESE
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
E
1.3
ENE
1.8
S
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
0.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)6555551212111177886887766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8921102727773235333300189181999718721498844118114
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
E
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
5
SE
5
E
5
WNW
15
NE
10
E
5
NNW
5
N
15
NE
20
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:10PM
1.46
2:28AM
1.08
2:07PM
1.32
3:27AM
1.12
3:06PM
1.19
4:21AM
1.18
4:07PM
1.09
5:09AM
1.25
5:07PM
1.02
5:52AM
1.32
6:05PM
0.98
6:32AM
1.38
6:57PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:07PM
0.17
7:55AM
0.52
8:57PM
0.23
9:08AM
0.55
9:44PM
0.29
10:23AM
0.54
10:27PM
0.33
11:30AM
0.50
11:09PM
0.37
12:27PM
0.44
11:49PM
0.39
1:15PM
0.37
12:29AM
0.40
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:04-
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--10-1111524--114---------
Temp. °C202219181918191919232319272820171616181917
Feels °C (?)202117161617192021222221283017161414171715
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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 12 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.

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