Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AEST
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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
20.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Bulli Beach surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 (Jun 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
NNE
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
156
118
113
89
109
109
80
56
59
70
31
51
61
75
98
58
53
33
20
20
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
W
30
WSW
10
WSW
10
NE
10
WNW
20
N
30
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
10
SW
20
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:13AM1.02m
8:09PM1.52m
8:54AM1.01m
8:47PM1.51m
9:35AM0.99m
9:25PM1.49m
10:16AM0.98m
10:04PM1.46m
11:00AM0.97m
10:44PM1.42m
11:46AM0.97m
11:26PM1.38m
12:36PM0.99m
Low Tide
2:20AM0.21m
1:37PM0.39m
3:00AM0.20m
2:14PM0.41m
3:40AM0.20m
2:52PM0.43m
4:20AM0.22m
3:31PM0.46m
5:01AM0.24m
4:12PM0.49m
5:43AM0.26m
4:58PM0.52m
6:25AM0.26m
5:50PM0.55m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
Temp °C
14
18
16
13
16
16
13
18
16
15
18
16
13
15
14
11
15
14
11
17
16
11
13
11
6
14
13
10
13
10
12
13
11
9
10
10
4
8
8
6
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
8
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
E
10
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
161
156
118
113
89
109
109
80
56
59
70
24
51
94
67
49
96
363
569
20
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.8
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
8
0.1
NE
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
7
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
192
7
38
42
27
60
25
8
10
4
49
31
14
61
75
98
58
53
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
10
0.3
E
11
0.2
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
19
12
5
22
1
4
4
1
8
22
6
61
44
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
1
SSW
7
0.7
WSW
4
1.1
SW
5
0.8
SSW
5
1
N
4
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
N
5
0.6
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
SW
6
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.8
W
4
1
SW
4
1.7
SSW
9
0.7
WSW
4
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
6
104
16
51
36
41
108
69
8
27
46
10
18
19
35
495
15
1375
1129
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
1
1
79
0
6
0
6
28
7
0
1
1
1
0
2
13
13
2
2
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
1
4
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
3
2
2
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
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.

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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