Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Issued: 3 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,058 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Alright, let’s take a look at what Bulli Beach has got cookin’ for us.

Well, it’s a bit of a slow start, to be honest. For the first few days, the ocean’s just not cooperating. Tuesday the 7th gives us nothing, and Wednesday the 8th through Thursday the 9th are looking pretty ordinary with messy, cross-onshore winds and inconsistent, gutless swell. You’ll be fighting a chop for barely anything rideable.

But then, things start to turn. Friday the 10th morning is a real little window of hope. The wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a clean 5ft SE swell. The combined energy is only moderate at 423, but for a Friday morning with no wind, it’s going to look way better than the numbers suggest. That’s your first real chance for a session.

Saturday the 11th keeps the good vibes rolling with light offshore NW winds in the morning, cleaning up a small 4ft SE swell (298 energy). It’s not big, but clean and fun. Saturday afternoon stays tidy with a gentle offshore and a 2ft ESE groundswell coming in at a nice 11-second period. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Now, after that, there’s a big dead spell. From Sunday the 12th all the way through to Friday the 17th of July, it’s flat or just ankle-slop. A proper gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 18th. The morning brings a clean 4ft SE groundswell (338 energy) with light offshore W winds. The swell direction matches up with what the bank likes (NE optimum), and it’s a clean setup. That’s your pick of the fortnight for a solid session.

Sunday the 19th keeps the goods coming with similar 4ft SE swell but with a longer 12-second period, pushed by a moderate offshore WNW breeze. The energy bumps up to 414. That’s another top-quality morning. Monday the 20th stays offshore but the wind gets fresh, hitting 19 mph, making it a bit blustery for the small 3ft swell.

The final days drop off again. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are blown out by nasty strong WNW winds, with a jump in swell on Wednesday to 6ft SE (995 energy), but with that fresh cross-off wind, it’ll be messy and uninviting. Honestly, that one’s more for the kites than paddlers.

So, for the best of it, lock in Saturday morning the 18th for clean, fun waves. Sunday the 19th runs a close second.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
10
1.3
ESE
12
1.9
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.8
SW
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
2058
1391
518
652
557
492
351
328
383
263
181
135
133
88
56
16
44
6
1
1
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
10
E
10
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
5
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:23AM1.17m
2:29PM1.30m
2:30AM1.09m
3:26PM1.39m
3:45AM1.05m
4:24PM1.49m
5:00AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:13PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
Low Tide
7:33PM0.50m
7:48AM0.25m
8:46PM0.46m
8:41AM0.28m
10:01PM0.38m
9:39AM0.30m
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.05m
12:37PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
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light rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
 mm
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
15
14
15
15
12
14
14
13
15
15
12
18
17
13
13
12
11
17
15
10
15
Feels °C
11
10
11
11
9
12
12
11
13
13
10
15
13
9
6
5
5
11
10
4
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
10
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
12
1.7
SE
10
1.7
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
11
1
S
10
Energy kJ
2058
1391
518
379
557
492
351
328
383
263
181
115
133
88
56
47
14
14
24
221
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.8
ESE
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
1
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
0.6
SE
12
0.1
S
21
0.4
ESE
14
0.6
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
SSW
10
0.5
S
11
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
18
226
4
7
222
56
5
95
9
61
117
135
44
16
9
16
10
63
24
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
N
4
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
5
11
6
5
8
7
9
5
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
6
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
2.3
SSE
10
1.9
SE
10
0.3
NW
2
0.3
N
2
0.6
NW
3
1
WSW
4
1.3
WSW
5
1.2
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.6
W
4
1
SW
8
Energy kJ
2717
981
652
1
1
6
41
65
106
44
9
122
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
36
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
86
0
0
0
0
19
79
2
18
19
18
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
5
5
4
8
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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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