Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on Bulli Beach (Bulli-Beach). Let’s be straight up: this 16-day window is a pretty grim run for surfers. The good news is Bulli is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s a bit of a shock that we’re looking at a long, dry spell. The first real action doesn’t show up until Thursday 10 September, and even then it’s not a classic.
We start off on Friday 28 August with a tiny 2ft ENE swell, period around 8 seconds, and weak combined energy (46). The wind is cross-on from the south at 6 mph, and it’s described as poor surf conditions. This sets the tone for the entire first week and a bit. From Saturday 29 August all the way through to Wednesday 9 September, we’re stuck with tiny, gutless waves – mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, with periods generally between 8 and 11 seconds, and combined energy rarely breaking 50. The winds are a mix of cross-onshore, light breezes, and the odd clean offshore moment, but it doesn’t matter because there’s barely any swell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
There’s a big gap of nothing until Thursday 10 September rolls around. That morning, things finally wake up. A 6ft NE swell rolls in, period 7 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 316 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is light from the west at 6 mph, keeping it clean. It’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon gets even better: 7ft NE swell, still 7 seconds, combined energy hits 452, and the wind goes glassy from the NNW at 3 mph. This is the standout of the whole outlook. That said, 7ft with a short 7-second period means it’s punchy and a bit dumpy – best left to the advanced crew. Bulli is a beach and reef setup, so it should handle it okay, but keep your wits about you.
Come Friday 11 September, the morning sees a 5ft NE swell, 8 seconds, 331 energy, but the wind is onshore from the SE at 3 mph. It’s marginal, not great. The afternoon goes back to poor with a moderate cross-shore. Saturday 12 September drops off again with a 3ft NE swell, so the window closes fast.
If you’re keen, lock in Thursday 10 September – that glassy afternoon session is the standout. The rest of the run is a waiting game.
Peace,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 52 | 46 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 134 | 42 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17AM1.20m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:51AM1.27m | 8:53PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.33m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:03AM1.38m | 10:11PM1.34m | 10:43AM1.40m | 10:57PM1.23m | 11:29AM1.41m | 11:50PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.13m | 2:00PM0.28m | 2:46AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.26m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:23PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.14m | 4:08PM0.25m | 4:23AM0.18m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.25m | 5:56PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 446 | 619 | 26 | 255 | 241 | 191 | 157 | 262 | 320 | 343 | 204 | 270 | 170 | 237 | 185 | 138 | 69 | 70 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 136 | 46 | 40 | 25 | 246 | 198 | 134 | 42 | 29 | 217 | 227 | 174 | 72 | 15 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 52 | 59 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 49 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 5 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NE 5 | NW 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 471 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 54 | 2 | 36 | 33 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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