Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.3° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Bulli Beach are a tough watch. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions before we finally see a pulse of energy. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is 0.5° above normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just your average spring water.

The first bit of surf that’s even worth paddling for doesn’t show up until Monday the 14th of September. It’s a small, short-period NE swell bumping up to 3ft, but the period is a low 6 seconds, so it’s going to be fat and weak. The combined energy is only 154 (moderate), and while the wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, giving clean conditions, the waves themselves are pretty ordinary. That’s a one-star day at best, and it’s only the morning window.

After that Monday morning, it’s back to tiny, weak dribble for days. The next real chance comes on Tuesday the 22nd of September. Tuesday afternoon sees a NE swell hit 5ft with a period of just 6 seconds – that’s short-period, windswell energy. The combined energy climbs to 141 (moderate), but the wind is cross-onshore from the ESE, keeping it fairly choppy. It’s still rated as poor surf conditions.

The standout for the whole outlook is Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning delivers a clean 4ft NE swell, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is light cross-off from the NNE, making for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy hits 178 (moderate), and it’s rated as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – still a 1 out of 10, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon sees the swell build to 5ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate 15 mph cross-off from the NE, which will start to chop it up a bit. Energy jumps to 215 (strong), but the quality drops. For a beach and reef setup, that NE direction is okay, but with a short period, it’s not going to hold a good shape.

Then Thursday the 24th of September brings a solid 5ft NE swell in the morning, but the southerly wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy and ugly. The combined energy is 373 (strong), but it’s a mess. The afternoon drops to 4ft but the wind stays strong and cross-onshore.

The honest truth is, there’s not a single day in this whole 16-day window that I’d call good. The Wednesday morning on the 23rd is the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still a far cry from any kind of standout session. The rest of the time is tiny, weak, or blown out. If you’re a beginner, the 5ft days are right on the edge of being too big, especially with the chop. Over 8ft never happens here, so that’s not a worry. For a beach and reef mix, the long period swells (over 11 seconds) aren’t here, so no caveats there.

There are long gaps of nothing – days on end with zero recommendations. The surf just isn’t on.

If the wind stays strong and the surf is poor, Bulli Beach might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the windy, choppy days. But for us surfers, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, so I wouldn’t write it off completely, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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77
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122
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Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
35
S
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
W
10
NNE
25
NE
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NW
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NNE
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WNW
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NNE
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WNW
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High Tide
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
10:37AM1.41m
11:00PM1.09m
Low Tide
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
4:14AM0.29m
5:05PM0.30m
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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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