Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.7° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this forecast window is a tough one for Bulli Beach. We’ve got a long, slow start with nothing worth paddling out for, then a brief window of hope, followed by another flat spell. Let’s break it down.

The first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at Friday the 17th through Saturday the 18th with tiny, weak swell and a cross-onshore wind that’s just messy. The water temp is sitting around 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday the 19th sees a pulse of energy arrive, with the swell jumping to 7ft from the ENE. The combined energy hits a strong 1093, so there’s power in the water. But the period is a juicy 11 seconds, which is good for shape, but the cross-onshore wind and questionable tide have me calling it marginal. This is advanced territory at that size, and with the beach-and-reef setup, it’ll be a bit of a handful. Not the best for a relaxed session.

Now, Monday the 20th is where it gets interesting. Early morning, we’ve got 6ft of ENE groundswell with a clean 11-second period, and a light NNW cross-offshore wind. That’s a solid combo. The combined energy is still a strong 672. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The northwest wind will groom the faces nicely, and the swell direction is a good match for the break’s optimum from the NE. It’ll be clean, powerful, and with a bit of size. The afternoon sees the wind swing NE and pick up to 12 mph, so get in early.

Tuesday the 21st is another gem. We’re looking at 5ft of ENE swell with a 10-second period, and the morning is glassy – zero wind. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is a solid 436. This is the second best window. The afternoon stays glassy with a light ESE breeze. It’ll be a beautiful day for a paddle.

After that, the swell steadily drops. Wednesday the 22nd is clean but smaller at 4ft, and by Thursday the 23rd we’re down to 3ft. The rest of the window from Friday the 24th onwards is largely flat, with only tiny, unrideable waves. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf on offer.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Monday morning, the 20th, with the 6ft ENE swell and that lovely cross-offshore wind. Tuesday the 21st is also a cracker. After that, the window closes up. Don’t bother with the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:36AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
11:24AM1.22m
11:19PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
1:02PM1.25m
00:57AM1.14m
1:53PM1.26m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:01AM0.92m
3:41PM1.29m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.34m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
6:34AM0.22m
7:06PM0.46m
7:14AM0.31m
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
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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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