Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for Bulli Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be honest, it’s a tough stretch to start. The first week is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a few days of tiny, gutless swell and the wind is all over the shop. Monday the 14th morning has a small 4ft NE swell, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 276 – it’s barely got any push. The water temp is sitting around 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. After that, it’s flat and choppy right through until the 22nd. That’s a solid eight days of nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, things start to get interesting around Wednesday the 23rd. We get a pulse of swell from the NE pushing 6ft in the morning, with moderate offshore winds from the NNE. The energy kicks up to 290, and it’s looking clean. This swell is short period though, only 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and disorganised at this exposed beach and reef set-up. It's still the best we’ve seen, but it’s a little too big for beginners.
The standout window looks like Thursday the 24th. The early morning has a nice 5ft NE swell, period up to 7 seconds, and a light NNE cross-offshore breeze making it glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 241, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions”. This is your moment. The break can get a crowd at times, so get in early. The swell direction from the NE matches up well with what this spot loves.
Later in the second week, the 25th through the 26th keeps that NE swell going, around 5ft to 6ft, but the winds get a bit stronger. It’s still clean in the mornings, but the afternoon seabreezes will put a bit of chop on it. The combined energy builds a bit, hitting 337 on the 26th morning. It’s alright, but not as clean as that Thursday morning.
From the 27th onwards, the wind swings southerly and it gets messy again with onshore conditions. A bit of a shame, because there’s still some size in the water, up to 7ft on the 28th, but the cross-onshore chop will make it a battle. That kind of energy (503 on the 28th) and strong wind on a beach setup might be more fun for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
Overall, your best bet is Thursday the 24th morning at Bulli Beach. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | ENE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | S 17 | NE 4 | E 12 | S 18 | E 11 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 150 | 17 | 195 | 105 | 67 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.22m | 10:37AM1.41m | 11:00PM1.09m | 11:17AM1.36m | 11:47PM0.98m | 12:03PM1.30m | 00:43AM0.90m | 12:59PM1.25m | 1:58AM0.85m | 2:06PM1.22m | 3:21AM0.85m | 3:17PM1.23m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.29m | 5:05PM0.30m | 4:47AM0.37m | 5:56PM0.37m | 5:23AM0.46m | 6:56PM0.43m | 6:08AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.47m | 7:09AM0.59m | 9:23PM0.47m | 8:27AM0.60m | 10:27PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 20 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 109 | 79 | 195 | 105 | 67 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 1223 | 664 | 452 | 399 | 282 | 159 | 95 | 69 | 41 | 13 | 69 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | — | S 19 | NE 13 | NE 13 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 116 | 17 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 19 | — | — | 28 | 7 | 7 | 55 | 101 | 186 | 146 | 49 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | S 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | NE 13 | S 16 | S 19 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | WNW 3 | S 14 | E 12 | — | E 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 5 | 15 | 16 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 6 | N 6 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 150 | 111 | 71 | 8 | 89 | 1312 | 2749 | 2617 | 2962 | 1448 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1276 | 28 | 813 | 648 | 7 | 7 | 112 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 150 | 1 | 2 |
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