Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Bulli Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the bad news. For the next two weeks, this stretch of coast is basically flat as a tack. We’re looking at a solid 14-day stretch of tiny, weak waves that just aren't worth paddling out for. The swell is barely a whisper, with heights hovering around 0.7 ft to 1 ft, and the energy is pathetic – we’re talking readings of 9 to 59, which is just nothing. It’s a real bummer. The water temp is sitting around 64°F, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so you can't even blame the cold for keeping you out.
The wind is clean for a lot of this period, with some nice offshore and glassy mornings, especially around the 1st, 2nd, and 4th of September. But it doesn't matter one bit when there's no swell to push it. You could have a perfect looking surface, but it’s just a lake out there. There's a little bump on the 5th of September with a 4 ft pulse from the NE, but it's a short-period 6-second windswell, and it's still classified as poor surf. The wind is howling offshore at 16 mph that morning, making it clean, but it's just not enough.
Finally, on the 14th of September, we finally see a glimmer of hope. The morning of Monday the 14th brings a 4 ft swell from the NE (102 energy), with a light offshore wind. The guidance says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it's not a classic, but it's the first real chance to get wet. The afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-shore. For the rest of the window, it's back to the same old story of tiny, weak waves.
So, to be straight with you, there's no standout. There's no "best on offer." This is a 16-day window where the only thing to do is wax your board and stare at the horizon. It’s a tough run. If you're desperate, that Monday morning on the 14th is your only shot, and even then, keep your expectations on the floor. Stick a pin in it and hope the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 75 | 35 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:03AM1.38m | 10:11PM1.34m | 10:43AM1.40m | 10:57PM1.23m | 11:29AM1.41m | 11:50PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.40m | 00:57AM1.01m | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:47AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48AM0.14m | 4:08PM0.25m | 4:23AM0.18m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.25m | 5:56PM0.31m | 5:46AM0.32m | 7:05PM0.34m | 6:41AM0.40m | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 |
| kJ | 184 | 234 | 132 | 166 | 123 | 185 | 182 | 40 | 106 | 71 | 47 | 54 | 48 | 49 | 162 | 55 | 38 | 75 | 35 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 16 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 28 | 212 | 159 | 125 | 106 | 15 | 37 | 128 | 26 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 121 | 102 | 82 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 41 | 7 | 6 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | W 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | NE 4 | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 9 | 56 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 9 | 26 | — | 18 | — | 2 | 31 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 40 | 222 | 2 |
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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).
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