Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.4° 

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 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 TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (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 Forecast

Mostly 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 Summary

Mostly 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
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
15
0.2
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15
0.2
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14
0.2
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13
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14
0.8
NE
4
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
ENE
13
0.2
ENE
13
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.2
ENE
13
0.6
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5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
10
71
50
34
40
19
16
21
22
19
18
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20
18
17
17
47
49
17
22
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
ESE
10
NW
25
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SW
15
S
10
ESE
10
W
10
N
25
NE
10
NW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
5
WNW
10
N
20
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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
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6:00
5:58
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5:42
5:42
5:43
5:44
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5:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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15
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12
18
17
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24
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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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