Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.7° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Bulli Beach has lined up for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’m not gonna lie to you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast window starts with a whole lot of nothing. From Monday the 24th of August, all the way through to the end of the month, it’s pretty much flat. You’ll be staring at a lake out there. Swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak – we’re talking combined energy readings down in the 3 to 60 range. That’s barely a ripple. There’s a brief pulse on the morning of Tuesday the 25th where the swell bumps up to about 5ft, but it’s a short-period windswell of just 6 seconds coming from the NE, and the wind is cross-off from the NNW. It’s clean, but the wave quality is just not there for a proper surf. The score tells the story: it’s not good. That little spike fades fast, and we’re back to dribble for the rest of the week and into the first few days of September.

We’ve got a real gap here. After that Tuesday morning bump, there’s a stretch of about 10 days where the recommendations are all zero. The waves are small, the energy is low, and the conditions are just poor. It’s a blank run, and for a spot that’s fairly consistent like Bulli Beach, this is a bit of a bummer, but it happens. The first week of September is more of the same – tiny, weak swells, mostly under 2ft, and combined energy rarely cracking 60. A few mornings are glassy, like the 2nd of September afternoon with a glassy 1ft, but there’s just no power to push a wave.

Now, if you’ve got patience, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. The real standout, and the only thing worth circling on your calendar, is the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September. We finally get a proper pulse of swell. The wave height jumps to about 5ft from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s not a long-period groundswell, but the combined energy hits 254 – that’s moderate, there’s some actual push in the water. And the wind? It’s clean offshore from the W at 9 mph. For Bulli Beach, a NW to W wind is the sweet spot, giving you that clean offshore texture. The water temp is about 64°, which is normal for this time of year.

The Tuesday afternoon session on the 8th is also worth a mention – 6ft from the NNE, still with clean offshore wind from the W at 12 mph, and energy at 278. It’s a solid afternoon, but the score says it’s marginal, so keep an eye on the tide.

For a spot like Bulli Beach, which is a beach and reef setup, a NE swell with a short period won’t be the most lined-up wave you’ll ever see, but with clean offshore wind, it’ll be a lot of fun. This swell is too big for beginners at 5ft, so it’s one for the advanced crew. Crowds are “sometimes” a thing here, and with the only decent swell in two weeks, expect the locals to be out.

Anything before that 8th of September? Forget it. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windy, choppy days. Just wait for the 8th, and if you can, get out there for the morning session. That’s your best bet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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6
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1.5
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Energy kJ
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3
220
196
242
257
155
140
109
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45
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52
42
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55
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
15
WNW
20
S
20
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
E
10
WNW
0
SE
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
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10
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10
W
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15
NE
5
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
5:45PM1.38m
6:31AM0.99m
6:27PM1.45m
7:08AM1.06m
7:05PM1.50m
7:43AM1.13m
7:41PM1.53m
8:17AM1.20m
8:16PM1.53m
8:51AM1.27m
8:53PM1.49m
9:26AM1.33m
9:30PM1.43m
Low Tide
11:07AM0.49m
00:37AM0.30m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.18m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
2:00PM0.28m
2:46AM0.11m
2:40PM0.26m
3:16AM0.11m
3:23PM0.25m
3:48AM0.14m
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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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