Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 11 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSE
1
SE
1.2
ESE
0.9
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
1.5
S
0.4
ENE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)5561212111176788887789888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)674910323533324818922913619341296101741716026212019
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
5
WNW
10
N
15
NNE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
NW
15
NNE
30
NE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
1.32
3:27AM
1.12
3:06PM
1.19
4:21AM
1.18
4:07PM
1.09
5:09AM
1.25
5:07PM
1.02
5:52AM
1.32
6:05PM
0.98
6:32AM
1.38
6:57PM
0.97
7:10AM
1.43
7:44PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:57PM
0.23
9:08AM
0.55
9:44PM
0.29
10:23AM
0.54
10:27PM
0.33
11:30AM
0.50
11:09PM
0.37
12:27PM
0.44
11:49PM
0.39
1:15PM
0.37
12:29AM
0.40
1:58PM
0.30
1:09AM
0.41
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-8:00--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:04--8:05-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--255---4------------
Temp. °C192019192019232320273020161616181917212319
Feels °C (?)171818182120222121273016141212161616181816
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The above surf forecast table for Bulli Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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