Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
22.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSE
3
SSE
0.1
NE
0.5
SE
1.4
SE
2.1
SE
2.3
SE
2.2
SE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)121213141110111111111110101098888810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)007894238321154110010877165243411841601066853383154123
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
W
0
N
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NW
10
N
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:21AM
1.17
10:26PM
1.66
11:21AM
1.08
11:21PM
1.59
12:28PM
1.01
12:23AM
1.52
1:44PM
0.98
1:33AM
1.44
3:00PM
1.00
2:45AM
1.38
4:06PM
1.07
3:53AM
1.34
5:00PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
0.28
5:17AM
0.07
4:47PM
0.37
6:22AM
0.13
5:46PM
0.45
7:31AM
0.18
6:57PM
0.51
8:42AM
0.21
8:18PM
0.53
9:45AM
0.21
9:37PM
0.51
10:39AM
0.21
10:46PM
0.45
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:20-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191916191917191916191916222116252219232217
Feels °C (?)151513151515171716181715181715222019201916
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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.

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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