Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Issued: 3 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
19.1° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ll be honest with you, the next couple of weeks at Bulli Beach are not exactly firing. We’ve got a big flat spell to kick things off, so don’t even bother paddling out until the 7th of July. That’s a solid four-day gap with no surf worth talking about.

Come Tuesday the 7th, things start to rouse a bit. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year around here. A south-east swell rolls in, hitting about 6ft on the Tuesday morning, but the wind is a messy cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft with a period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, but with a cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be choppy and only for the more experienced crew. Wave energy is solid though, at 1176.

Now, Wednesday the 8th is the real standout. Early morning you’ve got a 7ft south-east swell, 10-second period, and glassy conditions with the wind dropping to nothing. That’s about as clean as it gets for a beach and reef set-up like Bulli. Wave energy is humming at 809, so there’s plenty of push. This is easily the best session on offer, but keep in mind that 7ft+ is expert territory. The crowd factor here is “sometimes,” so you might have a few locals out, but it’s worth the paddle.

After that, the swell slowly backs off. Thursday the 9th morning still has a clean 5ft swell with light cross-shore wind, but by the afternoon the southerly wind picks up and ruins it. By Friday the 10th, it’s dropping to under 3ft and the wind is messy again.

There’s a tiny window on Saturday the 11th morning – 3ft south-east swell with glassy conditions – but it’s tiny and ordinary. After that, we’re looking at a massive gap from the 12th right through to the 18th of July, with next to no swell and mostly windy, choppy garbage. A few days in the middle there have zero energy at all.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Wednesday the 8th of July, early. Get out there before the wind swings. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
2
SE
9
1.9
SE
10
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
46
28
20
13
12
5
6
3
5
5
664
696
1176
918
809
602
499
469
361
300
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
W
20
W
10
W
5
ESE
10
SSE
25
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
W
5
W
10
SE
10
SW
5
SW
20
S
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:34AM1.04m
10:20PM1.47m
11:15AM1.07m
10:58PM1.42m
11:58AM1.11m
11:39PM1.34m
12:44PM1.16m
00:26AM1.26m
1:35PM1.23m
1:23AM1.17m
2:29PM1.30m
2:30AM1.09m
3:26PM1.39m
3:45AM1.05m
Low Tide
3:56PM0.43m
5:09AM0.19m
4:40PM0.46m
5:44AM0.19m
5:29PM0.48m
6:21AM0.21m
6:26PM0.50m
7:02AM0.22m
7:33PM0.50m
7:48AM0.25m
8:46PM0.46m
8:41AM0.28m
10:01PM0.38m
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cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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clear
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
2
4
2
Temp °C
16
14
12
15
15
13
13
13
13
14
15
13
16
16
12
15
14
11
14
13
11
Feels °C
8
6
6
12
13
10
8
7
7
10
11
10
13
13
10
12
11
8
10
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
S
9
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.7
S
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
13
1.1
S
10
1.9
SE
10
2.3
SE
11
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.8
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
98
46
28
470
210
12
5
6
267
5
3
242
696
1176
918
809
602
499
469
361
300
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
11
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
1.2
S
10
1
SE
13
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.9
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
3
3
10
20
13
3
2
3
3
5
5
290
326
128
92
4
227
133
6
5
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
14
0.9
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
4
3
3
4
6
4
5
5
4
198
5
5
18
7
9
9
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
3
1.2
WSW
5
1.1
SW
6
1.4
S
11
3
S
10
3
S
12
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2
SE
9
0.6
WSW
3
0.8
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
9
66
103
474
2010
2515
1591
1181
1172
664
8
24
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
19
229
5
2
47
7
7
304
178
36
36
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
36
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
5
4
5
9
7
4
4
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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