Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 327 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with E 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 (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week and a half at Bulli Beach is a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but tiny, weak swell and rubbish wind. From Monday the 13th to Thursday the 16th, it’s basically flat or close to it, with the odd 0.7ft to 0.3ft slop that’s not worth paddling out for. The wind is either cross-off or cross-on, but it’s on a dead sea. The combined energy is a measly 7 or less – just pathetic. Then Friday the 17th through to Saturday the 18th, we finally see some swell bump up to 3ft to 4ft from the SSE and E, but the wind is cross-on at 6-12 mph, making it choppy and messy. The energy climbs to 103 then 187, but the quality is poor. Not a good time.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning is looking glassy with a NNE breeze at 3 mph, and we’ll have 4ft of ENE swell, period 9 seconds. The combined energy hits 287, which is a solid moderate push. The water temp is about 65°F, which is a bit warmer than normal for this time of year – the anomaly is 1°F, so it’s noticeably mild. Bulli is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, and it likes a NE swell, so this ENE direction is a good match. The wind is offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect a few locals out. This is the standout of the whole forecast – the best chance at a decent session.

Monday the 20th of July offers more of the same, with 5ft of ENE swell (9-10 second period) and a cross-off wind from the NNW at 6 mph in the morning. The energy is up to 314, so it’s got some grunt. The wind is offshore enough to keep it tidy, but the afternoon sees the breeze pick up to 12 mph and go more NNE, which might put a bit of bump on it. Still a solid option.

From Tuesday the 21st we start to see a slow decline. The swell holds around 4ft to 4ft, but the wind goes cross or onshore, and the energy drops. The conditions become marginal or ordinary. By Wednesday the 22nd, the swell drops to 3ft and the energy falls to 119. The morning is glassy again with a N wind at 3 mph, so it’s rideable but very average. After that, we’re into a long stretch of poor surf, with the swell barely hanging on at 1ft to 3ft and unfavourable winds through to the end of the month. The energy in the last week is mostly in the 38 to 128 range – weak to moderate. There’s nothing to get excited about.

So, in short: Sunday the 19th of July and Monday the 20th of July are your best bets. The glassy morning on Sunday, with that clean 4ft ENE swell, is the pick of the bunch. After that, it’s a slow fade into flatness. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
16
0.2
N
4
1.1
SSW
5
2.5
S
10
1.8
S
9
1.8
S
10
1.9
S
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
1.3
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
5
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
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Energy kJ
7
3
0
0
1
64
0
0
0
0
2
2
102
81
80
127
187
269
287
302
300
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
SE
5
SE
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
7:13PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:58AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
9:47AM1.18m
9:44PM1.74m
10:36AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
11:24AM1.22m
11:19PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:32PM0.25m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
3:18PM0.25m
4:30AM-0.03m
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.34m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
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Feels °C
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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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