Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.0° 

Bulli Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bulli Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SE swell with 966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 1st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Bulli Beach.

Honestly, we’re in for a pretty quiet period. For most of the first week and a half, it’s going to be frustratingly small. The swell is barely a ripple for days, with most sessions offering nothing but tiny dribbles – we’re talking 0.3ft to 0.7ft from the NE or E, and the combined wave energy is weak, often well under 100. It’s just not going to get you moving. Expect a long stretch of poor conditions from now right through until the morning of Monday the 3rd of August.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, August 3rd. We get a pulse of S/SE swell, bumping up to 3ft with a period of 11 seconds – that’s groundswell, with some decent energy (188). The wind is offshore from the NW, so it should be clean. It’s ordinary, but it’s surfable. The afternoon stays manageable with the same S/SE energy.

Then it goes quiet again. A few glassy mornings pop up on the 5th and 6th, but with the swell sitting at 0.7-1.0ft, it’s a board-floating session, not really a surfing one.

The real standout in this whole 16-day window is shaping up for Sunday morning, August 9th, and carrying into Monday the 10th. This is where things finally get interesting. On Sunday morning the 9th, we see a solid E/SE swell at 2ft but with a long 12-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 237, which is the moderate-strong range. Winds are light and cross-off from the north, meaning clean conditions. It’s the best bet in this whole window for a proper surf. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The only buzzkill is that crowds are possible at this spot, so fair warning.

Monday morning the 10th then holds similar size – 5ft from the ESE with an 11-second period – and a big energy reading of 638. There’s a moderate cross-off breeze again from the north, keeping it clean. This is expert territory at 5ft with that energy, but if you’re up for it, it’s the best run of waves in the whole outlook. Watch out for the afternoon though, as conditions get messier.

Tuesday the 11th still has some leftover ESE swell at 3ft, with clean offshore WNW winds, but the energy has dropped back to 232. It’s worth a look for a morning session.

After that, it’s back into ordinary, fading conditions for the rest of the window. Small E swells, onshore winds, and low energy. Not much to write home about.

So, to cut it short: if you’re keen, lock in Sunday morning, August 9th. That’s your best chance at something decent. Monday the 10th is also a goer for the more experienced crew. Everything else is just waiting and hoping.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
2.2
S
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
19
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
17
1.2
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.4
NE
5
1
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5
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
13
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13
0.2
ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
0
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2
3
7
5
2
6
6
380
176
94
6
52
20
8
17
17
8
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
S
5
E
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NE
10
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15
NNW
20
WNW
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25
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High Tide
8:44PM1.55m
9:25AM1.12m
9:19PM1.53m
10:01AM1.17m
9:54PM1.48m
10:39AM1.21m
10:32PM1.40m
11:19AM1.25m
11:13PM1.31m
12:03PM1.29m
00:02AM1.20m
12:54PM1.32m
1:01AM1.09m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.14m
2:58PM0.34m
3:58AM0.13m
3:39PM0.35m
4:29AM0.14m
4:22PM0.37m
5:02AM0.16m
5:11PM0.39m
5:38AM0.20m
6:07PM0.41m
6:19AM0.25m
7:13PM0.42m
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6:48
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5:13
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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8
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4
14
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7
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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 16 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.

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