Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get real about Bulli Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The forecast for the next two weeks is a real tough one for Bulli. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak waves with not much to get excited about. The whole period kicks off with a classic "poor surf conditions" label, and it's going to be a real grind to find a decent wave.
The first solid sign of anything rideable doesn't show up until Monday the 14th of September. On Monday morning, we've got a tiny 2ft NE swell, but the wind is a clean cross-off from the north. That's the kind of wind that can make anything look half-decent, but the wave energy is super weak (32). It's a small, clean day for the longboard if you're desperate.
Then, the real standout of the whole 16-day window. It's looking like Saturday the 19th of September could be the day to circle on the calendar. The afternoon session is the best we've got. The swell direction is from the NE, pushing in at 3ft, and the wind swings around to a clean offshore from the WNW. That's a magic combination for Bulli. The wave energy is still moderate (54), but with offshore wind, it's going to be clean and lined up. It's the best chance of the whole period, but keep in mind it's a small swell.
The next day, Sunday the 20th, also shows some promise, with a similar 3ft NE swell and clean cross-off winds from the west. The energy is a bit lower (47), but still worth a look if you missed Saturday.
Overall, the water temp is about 64°F, which is bang on average for this time of year.
For the rest of the second week, it's more of the same: tiny 0.6ft to 2ft swells, mostly with onshore or cross-shore winds. Monday the 21st has a slightly bigger 3ft NE swell, but with a cross-shore wind, it's going to be a bit choppy.
So, if you're an expert looking for a clean, small wave, Saturday the 19th is your best bet. For everyone else, keep the board waxed but don't expect much. The energy is weak across the board, and the setups are more suited for a quiet paddle than a real surf session. It's a tough run, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SW 3 | E 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 33 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:29AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:16PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:24AM0.04m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:02AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 16 | 640 | 302 | 284 | 11 | 9 | 1001 | 495 | 281 | 20 | 48 | 33 | 835 | 1548 | 951 | 908 | 1009 | 734 | 592 | 546 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 6 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | — | — | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 13 | E 16 | S 22 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 20 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 6 | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 89 | 18 | 8 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 154 | 318 | 611 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | E 17 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | ENE 15 | S 21 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 8 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | SW 3 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 137 | 1129 | — | — | — | 1947 | 1210 | — | — | 8 | 763 | 2170 | 1732 | 1106 | 2071 | — | — | 1599 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 141 | 2 | 6 | 316 | 75 | 14 | 47 | 1 | 36 | 75 | 75 | 7 | 36 | 2 | 28 | 75 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 1 |
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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).
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