Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, S swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table.
Honestly, mate, this is a quiet stretch for Bulli Beach. We're looking at a 16-day window, but there's a long dry spell right from the start. The first real shot at anything worth paddling out for doesn't appear until the morning of Monday, the 21st of September. That's a solid gap of nearly two weeks with nothing but tiny, messy leftovers. The outlook is mostly poor surf conditions – weak energy, choppy cross-onshore winds, and tiny swell. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The Standout Window: Monday 21st – Monday 22nd September
The best of the bunch rolls through on the morning of Monday the 21st. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the NE, with a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy hits 105 (moderate wave energy), which is the highest we'll see. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it's a windswell – not going to be packing a massive punch, but with those clean conditions, Bulli might have a few fun little runners for the advanced crew. The NE swell is a good match for the break's optimum direction.
After that, it drops back down quickly. The afternoon of the 21st gets a bit choppy with a cross-onshore breeze, and Tuesday the 22nd is pretty average again. There's a small, clean window on the 20th but the swell is basically non-existent.
The Verdict
If you're desperate for a paddle, aim for the morning of Monday the 21st of September. It's the only period that looks even half-decent. For the rest of the time, you're better off waxing the longboard and waiting for a better forecast. With the poor quality and small surf, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer on a windy day than a paddle surfer. It won't stay this quiet forever, but for now, it's a patience game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | NE 4 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 10 | 71 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 19 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 45 | 17 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:29AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:16PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.46m | 9:23AM1.44m | 9:38PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:18PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:24AM0.04m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:02AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.19m | 3:42AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 23 | S 21 | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 5 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 547 | 235 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 162 | 332 | 135 | 715 | 550 | 394 | 390 | 218 | 149 | 141 | 182 | 35 | 169 | 149 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SE 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 22 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | S 18 | S 18 | S 21 | S 18 | S 16 | ENE 13 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | S 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 71 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 19 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 19 | 56 | 248 | 314 | 163 | 43 | 17 | 128 | 45 | 17 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 10 | — | E 17 | S 23 | NE 16 | E 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | — | 6 | 41 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 50 | 17 | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 235 | 1241 | 2777 | 1417 | 1448 | 1004 | — | — | — | 1 | 24 | 30 | 19 | 37 | — | — | 61 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 1 | 827 | 1 | 28 | 75 | 2 | 7 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 106 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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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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