Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 172 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for Bulli Beach.
Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’re looking at a long, flat spell from now until the 6th of August. The swell is almost non-existent, with most days offering tiny, weak waves that barely register. The wind is a mess, too. It’s mostly cross or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s a little pulse around the 3rd of August, with the combined wave energy hitting 186 (moderate energy), but it’s a messy cross-onshore situation, so it’s hardly worth getting excited about. You’d be better off staying home.
But hold onto your board, because things get interesting on Friday the 7th of August. The morning shows a decent 6ft swell from the southeast, with a combined energy of 604 (strong). It’s a bit lumpy with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a solid 6ft south-east swell rolling in. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 66°F. This is the standout window. Bulli Beach is a beach and reef setup, so with that southeast swell, it should offer some good, clean waves. It’s an advanced break, and with the size over 5ft, it’s not one for beginners. It’s fairly consistent here, so you should get some fun ones. Crowds are possible, so expect a few others with the same idea.
Saturday the 8th of August will still be good, with a 5ft swell from the southeast and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is 286 (moderate to strong). It’s a nice follow-up session, but the afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy.
After that, the surf drops off again. The 9th and 10th offer some small, clean waves but nothing special. The 11th and 12th see a return of onshore winds and choppy conditions, though a 5ft south swell on the 12th has some energy (354) but it’s blown out.
So, if you want to score, clear your calendar for Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August. That’s your window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | SSW 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 4 | E 18 | E 18 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | SE 11 | NNE 5 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 134 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 172 | 9 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.55m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:39AM1.21m | 10:32PM1.40m | 11:19AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.34m | 3:58AM0.13m | 3:39PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.37m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 4 | N 4 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 38 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 174 | 343 | 304 | 953 | 800 | 627 | 470 | 287 | 342 | 666 | 443 | 218 | 319 | 172 | 119 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | S 17 | S 15 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | E 18 | S 11 | SE 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 177 | 255 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 59 | 102 | 229 | 6 | 10 | 172 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 6 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | SE 15 | NE 4 | S 14 | E 18 | S 22 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 54 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NE 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | NW 3 | N 5 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 34 | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 29 | 24 | 41 | — | 4 | 11 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 79 | 207 | 667 | 426 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
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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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