Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
1.0° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 1.9m 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 2.0m 12s 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 2.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Bulli Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag this time, so bear with me.

We’ve got some waves on offer, but you have to pick your moments. The first solid window kicks off on Sunday, July 19th. It’s not perfect – we’re looking at a 7ft swell from the ENE with 11-second period, but it’s coming in with a cross-onshore breeze that’s going to mess with the texture a little. The combined energy is solid at (1039), meaning there’s plenty of power, but conditions are a bit marginal. This is a beach and reef setup, so the swell direction isn’t ideal. For the experienced crew, it could be worth a look, but it’s not firing on all cylinders.

Monday, July 20th shapes up as the standout of the whole outlook. The morning session is looking gold – a 6ft ENE swell, still 11-second period and the wind swings offshore from the NNW. That’s going to clean it right up. Combined energy is still strong at (773), and with that offshore flow, Bulli should be offering up some proper, well-shaped waves. This is the one to circle in the diary. The afternoon sees the wind turn more cross-off, but the quality drops, so aim for a dawn patrol.

After that, it gets a bit average. Tuesday the 21st has smaller 5ft swell with a shorter 10-second period, and though conditions look clean enough, the energy fades to (402). Not bad for a mess-around session, but nothing to write home about.

From Wednesday the 22nd onwards, the swell drops off a cliff. By Thursday the 23rd, what’s left is down around 3ft with strong, cross-off winds that will make life miserable. The combined energy falls to (133) and then keeps dropping. For the rest of July and into early August, we’ve got a real dry spell. Waves will be tiny or non-existent through the end of the month and into the first days of August, with only weak pulses of energy that never get it going. The wind is often strong and messy – a lot of fresh breezes and lumpy cross-chop that are more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing in this kind of beach setup.

There is a flicker of life right at the end of the outlook, on August 3rd (Monday), where a 4ft southeasterly swell with short 7-second period arrives. Problem is, the wind is cross-onshore and strong, so combined with the short period, it’s going to be choppy and junky. Not recommended.

So, in short: don’t sleep on Monday morning, July 20th. That’s the one. For the rest, it’s mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
1.1
E
8
2.1
ENE
11
1.9
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11
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1.8
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
1027
837
853
773
685
613
402
331
424
266
207
130
106
101
70
48
28
28
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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W
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NNW
20
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NNW
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High Tide
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
4:12AM0.88m
4:35PM1.32m
Low Tide
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
9:39AM0.49m
11:37PM0.42m
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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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