Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the surf outlook for the Bulli Beach area. Let's be real with you – this is a lean stretch ahead. The 16-day window kicks off with a whole lot of nothing. The first recommendation doesn't pop up until Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, and before that, there's a solid run of days with no real surf to speak of. It's a long, quiet patch.

The only real standout is the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. That's where it's at. The south-east swell is pumping in at around 7 ft, with a solid 11-second period, bringing a heap of energy – the combined energy is a massive 1072 (moderate to strong wave energy). The wind is light and offshore from the north-north-east, which will keep things clean. This is proper groundswell, with longer gaps between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier. This is an advanced break, and with the swell size over 5 ft, it's not for the beginners. The water temperature is 65°, which is about average for this time of year.

The swell direction from the south-east is a good match for the optimum swell direction from the north-east for this beach and reef set-up. The offshore wind is a major positive, and the crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few others out, but it's worth it. This is the one to aim for.

The rest of the window is a write-off. The afternoons around that date get messy with cross-onshore winds. Before that, we've got tiny swells, poor wind directions, and a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" in the data. The combined energy values are mostly in the double digits, showing weak energy. There's a bit of a pulse on the 25th of August with 5 ft to 6 ft swell, but it's accompanied by moderate rain and cross-onshore winds, making it choppy and unappealing. The forecast is simply not offering anything else.

In short, wait for the 3rd of September morning. It's a long wait, but it could be a gem. The rest of the time, you're better off doing something else.

Rusty.

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