Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty again. Let me level with you – the outlook for the Bulli Beach area is a pretty grim one for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a massive, eleven-day drought with no real waves. From now until around the 19th of September, it’s flat, sloppy, and blown out. The first report on Tuesday the 8th shows a tiny 0.7ft swell with a cross-on breeze, and that same sad tune just plays on repeat. You’re better off finding something else to do.
So, there’s this huge gap until we finally get a little something on Saturday the 19th of September. That morning, a small pulse of swell pushes in at about 4ft from the NE, and we finally get a clean offshore with a NNW breeze. The combined energy is weak (116), but it’s the first surfable wave in nearly two weeks. It’s not a standout, just a chance to get a few small ones without getting skunked.
The one true highlight of this whole forecast lands on Wednesday the 23rd of September. That morning, a light offshore wind from the NW is blowing clean over a 4ft NE swell. Again, the combined energy is weak (101), but this is the best we’ve got by a long shot. The swell direction isn’t perfect for the point, but with a glassy surface it could be the most fun you’ll have all outlook. It’s a Saturday, so expect a few other heads out.
For just about the entire 16-day run, the combination of onshore wind and tiny swell makes Bulli look a lot more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. We do get a run of clean offshores near the end, but there just isn't enough swell to make it worth a paddle.
Water temp is around 64°F, which is pretty much average for the season.
Keep your eye on the 23rd. It’s way out there, and the models could shift, but it’s our only real chance in this forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | NE 4 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 13 | NE 5 |
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 kJ | 11 | 10 | 71 | 50 | 34 | 40 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 47 | 49 | 17 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:29AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:16PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.46m | 9:23AM1.44m | 9:38PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:18PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:24AM0.04m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:02AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.19m | 3:42AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 23 | S 18 | S 22 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 11 | 602 | 235 | 50 | 34 | 40 | 255 | 248 | 36 | 1024 | 653 | 469 | 433 | 264 | 151 | 143 | 123 | 47 | 172 | 112 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 10 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 20 | ESE 10 | S 22 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | S 13 | ENE 13 | S 18 | S 19 | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | NNE 6 | ENE 13 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 71 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 19 | 237 | 21 | 22 | 126 | 18 | 173 | 176 | 265 | 46 | 38 | 264 | 49 | 17 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | E 10 | — | E 16 | S 24 | NE 16 | ESE 9 | ENE 15 | E 10 | ENE 14 | S 18 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | NW 2 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NW 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | WNW 3 | NE 6 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 719 | — | 2 | 229 | 1355 | 2580 | 1701 | 1948 | 1447 | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 29 | 15 | 41 | — | 4 | 26 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 426 | 1 | 90 | 310 | 1 | 7 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 106 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
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