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Bulli Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 04 Apr 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 204 | 222 | 190 | 140 | 235 | 215 | 181 | 99 | 79 | 83 | 120 | 60 | 37 | 56 | 61 | 60 | 69 | 128 | 131 | 212 | 115 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:39PM 1.46 | 11:08AM 1.11 | 11:13PM 1.43 | 11:48AM 1.03 | 11:51PM 1.38 | 12:33PM 0.95 | 12:35AM 1.32 | 1:28PM 0.89 | 1:27AM 1.26 | 2:37PM 0.86 | 2:30AM 1.23 | 3:54PM 0.88 | 3:38AM 1.23 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:18PM 0.30 | 5:11AM 0.23 | 4:48PM 0.37 | 5:53AM 0.28 | 5:21PM 0.43 | 6:40AM 0.34 | 5:57PM 0.50 | 7:34AM 0.40 | 6:41PM 0.56 | 8:38AM 0.43 | 7:41PM 0.60 | 9:46AM 0.43 | 8:58PM 0.62 | 10:47AM 0.39 | |||||||||
Sat 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | ||
| Sunset | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 17 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 13 | ||
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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.
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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