Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
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 offer at Bulli Beach.
Well, don’t get too excited too fast. The first week is a write-off. We’re looking at a long dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. After a few days of small, junk wind swell, the main event finally shows up in the second week. The standout is Sunday, August 23rd. That morning, a solid 7ft groundswell from the ENE is rolling in with a long 12-second period, combined energy sitting at a strong 1108. The wind is light offshore from the north, so it’ll be clean. This is a proper groundswell – more energy, longer lulls, and better shaped waves. At over 7ft, this is experts-only territory; too big for beginners. The break is a beach and reef setup, so those long-period sets might break a bit straight on the sand, but the reef sections could offer some real juice. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
The Saturday beforehand, August 22nd, is also a good shout. The morning has 6ft ENE swell, with a 10-second period, combined energy of 663, and glassy conditions. It’s a solid, clean option, but the Sunday morning is the one with the extra size and period.
The following Monday morning, August 24th, is worth a mention too. A 5ft groundswell from the east with a 12-second period, combined energy of 677, and glassy conditions. It’s a step down in size from Sunday, but still very clean and punchy for experienced surfers.
Water temps are about average for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 67 | 132 | 161 | 617 | 1094 | 951 | 275 | 81 | 98 | 71 | 67 | 70 | 76 | 35 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:59AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.67m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.73m | 7:51AM1.17m | 7:51PM1.75m | 8:36AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.72m | 9:19AM1.28m | 9:22PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 1:23PM0.23m | 2:34AM-0.04m | 2:14PM0.20m | 3:15AM-0.02m | 3:03PM0.20m | 3:53AM0.03m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 132 | 161 | 3 | 1094 | 951 | 275 | 81 | 130 | 224 | 67 | 76 | 76 | 35 | 17 | 297 | 463 | 252 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 13 | S 21 | E 13 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 13 | S 19 | S 19 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 19 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 49 | 98 | 71 | 48 | 70 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | SE 13 | — | — | S 12 | — | NNE 8 | — | SSW 10 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 16 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | 21 | 8 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | N 4 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 11 | W 3 | — | — | S 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 10 | 24 | 617 | 54 | 114 | 57 | 41 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 181 | 621 | 1269 | 3 | — | — | 313 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 12 | 0 | 480 | 28 | 146 | 97 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 94 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 47 |
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