Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.7°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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on Bulli Beach for the next couple of weeks. It’s been a bit quiet, and honestly, the first week or so isn’t going to get the heart pumping. From Friday the 11th right through to the end of Sunday the 13th, it’s pretty flat and lifeless—tiny 0.7ft slop from the ENE with no energy to speak of (combined energy values are just 4 to 44). The wind’s mostly light or moderate, but with a swell that small, you’re not going anywhere. That’s three solid days of nothing worth paddling out for.

Monday the 14th morning finally shows a pulse. There’s a 4ft NE swell creeping in, period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits a moderate 108. The wind is glassy from the NW, so the surface is dead flat, but the wave comment is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout by any stretch—more of a chance to get wet if you’re desperate. That afternoon it drops back to nothing, and from Tuesday the 15th through to Friday the 18th, it’s back to tiny 0.7ft muck with cross-onshore or moderate breezes keeping it messy. No real juice.

There’s a gap until Sunday the 20th morning, where a 4ft NNE swell shows up with a 6-second period and combined energy of 123. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping the lineup clean. This is the first real recommendation on offer. Bulli Beach (beach and reef setup) isn’t the most consistent spot, but it’s fairly consistent when the swell comes. The problem? This swell is short-period, and the direction is NNE while the optimum for Bulli is NE—so it’s a little off. It’s only “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” again, nothing to write home about. Crowds are possible as it’s often visited, but with small surf, it won’t be packed. The water temp is 64°, which is about average for this time of year (anomaly of just 0.4°).

After that, the week from Monday the 21st drifts back to mediocrity—mostly 2ft to 2ft from the NE, with clean mornings but the swell’s too weak and short-period to really stand out. Wednesday the 23rd morning gives us a bigger 5ft S swell with a 6-second period and combined energy of 156, but it’s onshore wind from the SSE, so the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” That’s too big for beginners at that size, and the onshore wind will make it a slop fest.

Thursday the 24th afternoon sees the biggest swell of the whole run: 6ft from the NE, 6-second period, moderate cross-shore wind from the NE, and combined energy jumping to 259. That’s moderate to strong energy, but the period is short (6 seconds), so waves will be fat and lumpy. It’s “poor surf conditions” thanks to the cross-chop, and at 6ft it’s getting into advanced territory for a beach setup—not ideal for anyone looking for clean waves. For kite surfers? There’s enough wind and messy surface to make it interesting, but paddle surfing? Not so much.

Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th fade away with 2ft to 4ft from the NE, and the comment stays poor. Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a tough go. The only morning that feels worth a look is Sunday the 20th, with that clean 4ft NNE swell, but it’s ordinary. It’s not a blank run for the area—Bulli can go flat for ages, so this little pulse on the 20th is something. Trust me, it doesn’t stay poor forever, and forecasts can change. For now, keep your board waxed and your eyes on the sky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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ENE
15
0.2
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14
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ENE
13
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14
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NE
3
0.2
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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150
91
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93
54
33
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
10
ENE
10
W
10
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
5
NW
15
NE
10
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15
SSE
20
SSE
25
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25
SSW
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High Tide
8:16PM1.56m
8:46AM1.41m
8:57PM1.46m
9:23AM1.44m
9:38PM1.35m
9:59AM1.44m
10:18PM1.22m
10:37AM1.41m
11:00PM1.09m
11:17AM1.36m
11:47PM0.98m
12:03PM1.30m
00:43AM0.90m
Low Tide
2:02PM0.17m
2:37AM0.06m
2:48PM0.16m
3:10AM0.12m
3:33PM0.19m
3:42AM0.20m
4:18PM0.23m
4:14AM0.29m
5:05PM0.30m
4:47AM0.37m
5:56PM0.37m
5:23AM0.46m
6:56PM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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