Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 8AM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 21st Feb)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 23rd Feb)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 23rd Feb)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
SSW
0.6
NE
1
NE
1.5
NE
1.9
NE
1.3
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.8
NE
0.4
SE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
S
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.7
SE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)6666667887676666810799
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1006548562572237429204652464816113610695208301299244
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
SSE
25
S
5
SW
15
NE
15
N
10
NNE
15
S
25
SSE
10
S
5
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
25
S
25
SSW
20
SE
35
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30PM
1.38
11:36AM
1.39
12:12AM
1.40
12:24PM
1.26
1:01AM
1.41
1:21PM
1.12
1:57AM
1.40
2:31PM
1.00
3:05AM
1.40
3:58PM
0.94
4:20AM
1.42
5:26PM
0.94
5:32AM
1.48
6:36PM
1.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31AM
0.25
5:52PM
0.15
6:25AM
0.28
6:32PM
0.23
7:26AM
0.32
7:19PM
0.32
8:40AM
0.35
8:16PM
0.40
10:05AM
0.35
9:28PM
0.45
11:27AM
0.29
10:47PM
0.46
12:35PM
0.21
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41-
Sunset--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222626222628232521192225232624202020191920
Feels °C (?)222727242727262718172426242626182018151618
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Information about the Bulli Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bulli Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bulli Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Bulli Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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