
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NE swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NE 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 (Sep 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've scanned the charts for our patch, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty lean run ahead. We're looking at a long stretch of flat to tiny, messy conditions before anything even worth paddling out for shows up. The water temp's sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
Alright, starting now, Tuesday the 15th of September through to most of the following week, it's pretty grim. We've got a solid ten-day gap where there's genuinely nothing to recommend. For days on end, we're looking at tiny dribble, often with onshore or cross-shore winds chopping it up. There are a few glassy or clean moments on Friday the 18th and the weekend, but the swell is basically non-existent – we're talking 0.3ft to 1ft of weak, short-period junk. The combined wave energy is pitiful, barely registering (2 to 7). It's the kind of setup that's more interesting for a flat-water paddle than a surf.
We finally see a pulse of energy rolling in around Thursday the 24th of September at Bulli Beach. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NE in the morning, building to 6ft in the afternoon. The combined energy gets into the moderate range (176 to 247), so there's some proper push behind it. Problem is, the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it's gonna be lumpy and a bit of a battle. The period is a short 6 to 7 seconds, so it's windswell – weak, crumbly, and not much fun.
The real standout, the one that's got me a little more interested, is on Sunday the 27th of September. We get a 6ft SE swell rolling in with a 7-second period, giving us strong wave energy (363 to 391). Now, the period is still short, but the size is there. The wind is offshore and cross-offshore from the N and NNE, which is a huge positive – it'll clean up the faces beautifully. This is an advanced break, and with that much swell, it's firmly in expert territory. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so on a Sunday with a decent swell, expect plenty of company.
After that, the swell backs off into the start of the following week, with the 28th and 29th offering small, ordinary conditions as winds turn onshore again.
So, the pick of the whole 16 days is undeniably Sunday the 27th of September at Bulli Beach. The 6ft SE swell and clean offshore wind makes it the only real window for a proper session. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on the charts, but it's the one to pencil in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 11 | E 9 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
176 | 91 | 63 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.22m | 10:37AM1.41m | 11:00PM1.09m | 11:17AM1.36m | 11:47PM0.98m | 12:03PM1.30m | 00:43AM0.90m | 12:59PM1.25m | 1:58AM0.85m | 2:06PM1.22m | 3:21AM0.85m | 3:17PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.29m | 5:05PM0.30m | 4:47AM0.37m | 5:56PM0.37m | 5:23AM0.46m | 6:56PM0.43m | 6:08AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.47m | 7:09AM0.59m | 9:23PM0.47m | 8:27AM0.60m | 10:27PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | NE 4 |
176 | 91 | 63 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 1137 | 601 | 386 | 367 | 295 | 170 | 137 | 106 | 56 | 35 | 35 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | — | S 18 | S 19 | S 19 | NE 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 10 |
47 | 26 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 7 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 155 | 220 | 179 | 212 | 87 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | NE 13 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | ENE 13 | NE 13 | S 19 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 12 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 11 | E 9 | S 18 |
15 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | S 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | SSE 4 |
— | 6 | 109 | 1279 | 2555 | 2349 | 2646 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1276 | 28 | 813 | 648 | 28 | 5 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 48 | 18 | 18 |
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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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