Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it, mate. This is a bit of a slow burner for Bulli Beach, but there’s a glimmer of something worth paddling out for later on. Right now, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first week or so.

From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the end of the first week of August, the surf is flat-out poor. We’re talking tiny little waves that barely push you along, nothing over 0.7 ft for days on end, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, messing up the surface. It’s a pretty grim run. There’s a little spike of 5.2 ft on Sunday the 2nd of August, but the wind is cross-shore and the period is only 12 seconds – it’s still messy and not worth your time. The combined energy that day hits 666 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions ruin it.

Then Monday the 3rd of August gives us a little taste of something better. We get a 3.0 ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NW in the morning. It’s clean, but it’s still small – a longboard or a funboard day. The combined energy is 191 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums – tiny waves and onshore wind for the rest of the week. There’s a big gap of poor surf from the 4th right through the 9th.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 10th of August is the one to circle on the calendar. Early morning, we get a 5.9 ft swell from the NE, but the period is short at 7 seconds. The wind? It’s glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is 456 (moderate to strong wave energy). The waves will be clean, full, and fun for an advanced surfer. That 5.9 ft is a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s game on. The short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony, but the glassy surface will make it rideable.

Tuesday the 11th of August morning is also solid, with a 5.2 ft swell from the ESE and a better period of 11 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean. Combined energy is 608 (strong wave energy). This is a solid, powerful swell that will hold up well. It’s a bit more of a groundswell feel, so it’ll line up nicely at Bulli’s bank structure.

The real standout, though, is Wednesday the 12th of August. Morning session: 6.6 ft ESE swell with an 11-second period, offshore wind from the WSW, and the combined energy is a solid 923 (strong wave energy). That’s a proper winter swell. The waves will be powerful, clean, and lined up. The 6.6 ft is only for experienced surfers – it’s going to be a big, serious day. The period is good, so expect long, clean walls. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. After that, the swell drops off and the wind turns messy again.

The break is Bulli Beach, a beach-and-reef setup. It’s fairly consistent, and crowds are possible. With the bigger swells, the rip will be working, so keep your wits about you.

The 12th of August is the one. Get it while it’s good.

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