Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.6° C
0.2° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

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

Honestly, this stretch looks like a tough one. The next couple of weeks are pretty grim for any decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with barely a whisper of energy, and when there is a little bump, the conditions just aren’t cooperating. You’re gonna have to be patient, because the first real chance of anything rideable doesn't pop up until way down the track.

Let’s start at the beginning. The whole first week, from Thursday the 13th through to Monday the 18th, is a write-off. You’ve got tiny swell, mostly around 1 ft to 1 ft, and the wind is all over the shop—onshore, cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The combined wave energy is basically non-existent, so don’t even bother with a board.

There’s a little flicker of hope on the morning of Wednesday the 19th. We get some glassy conditions with a light offshore, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft. It’s a shame the period is a short 6 seconds, making it pretty weak, but the energy does pick up. It's surfable, but it’s ordinary. The wind holds clean again on the Thursday the 20th morning with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops back to 3 ft. Still, not worth getting too excited about.

Now, if you’re willing to wait, there’s one standout that might be worth a look. The real highlight, the only one I’d circle on the calendar, is the Saturday the 22nd afternoon. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits its strongest mark of the whole window, and you’ve got a clean cross-offshore wind from the West at 9 mph. The water temp here at Bulli Beach is about 64°F, which is average for August.

For a beach and reef setup like this, a 4 ft swell with clean wind is the pick of the bunch. It’s not huge, but it'll be the best shape on offer. Keep in mind that crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company for those few fun ones.

After that, it all fades away again. The Sunday the 23rd still has some clean wind, but the swell is already dropping and the energy is fading fast. The rest of the week into the 28th is tiny again, with swell under 2 ft and nowhere near enough power. The very last entry on Friday the 28th afternoon has glassy conditions, but it’s only 0.7 ft – a flat calm.

So, to sum it up: save your energy for the Saturday the 22nd afternoon. That’s your one shot at something clean and fun. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
9
0.4
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9
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
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10
0.3
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9
0.3
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9
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6
1.1
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6
1.2
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6
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7
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6
1.1
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6
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
29
31
18
17
17
17
19
93
87
85
72
96
100
66
74
109
104
108
131
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
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0
N
10
E
10
SW
15
S
20
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15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
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5
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10
NE
5
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:37PM1.72m
9:19AM1.28m
9:22PM1.63m
10:01AM1.32m
10:05PM1.51m
10:42AM1.34m
10:47PM1.35m
11:24AM1.33m
11:31PM1.19m
12:08PM1.31m
00:18AM1.05m
12:56PM1.28m
1:15AM0.93m
Low Tide
3:15AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:53AM0.03m
3:52PM0.23m
4:29AM0.11m
4:42PM0.28m
5:04AM0.20m
5:34PM0.35m
5:39AM0.30m
6:30PM0.42m
6:16AM0.39m
7:35PM0.47m
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5:22
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Temp °C
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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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