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Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
21.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bulli Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 13th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 13th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 13th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
1.2
SSE
0.7
SE
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SE
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)66665556512121111118888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1016525972794929382239333376286223164207173131645436
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
25
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
ESE
10
S
15
S
5
SSW
10
ESE
15
NE
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
ESE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:16PM
1.59
1:28AM
1.06
1:10PM
1.46
2:28AM
1.08
2:07PM
1.32
3:27AM
1.12
3:06PM
1.19
4:21AM
1.18
4:07PM
1.09
5:09AM
1.25
5:07PM
1.02
5:52AM
1.32
6:05PM
0.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
0.09
6:47AM
0.47
8:07PM
0.17
7:55AM
0.52
8:57PM
0.23
9:08AM
0.55
9:44PM
0.29
10:23AM
0.54
10:27PM
0.33
11:30AM
0.50
11:09PM
0.37
12:27PM
0.44
11:49PM
0.39
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01--8:02--8:04-
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272718202118191919191918222321262823171717
Feels °C (?)262614192016161617171918212221262923151415
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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 12 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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