Bulli Beach surf break

Bulli Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 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
22.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Jan 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
NE
6
S
5
SSE
0.2
ENE
4
SSE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)88777878678888812128111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)100625118714319919121922333334719367543300701818
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
10
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
SE
25
S
30
S
35
S
35
S
35
S
35
S
25
SW
5
S
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:13AM
1.24
4:19PM
0.91
5:06AM
1.28
5:30PM
0.88
5:56AM
1.33
6:33PM
0.89
6:43AM
1.38
7:26PM
0.92
7:26AM
1.45
8:10PM
0.96
8:07AM
1.51
8:50PM
1.00
8:46AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:21PM
0.40
10:52AM
0.53
10:09PM
0.45
11:59AM
0.48
11:01PM
0.47
12:55PM
0.42
11:54PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.34
12:44AM
0.45
2:22PM
0.28
1:29AM
0.42
3:00PM
0.22
2:12AM
0.38
3:36PM
0.17
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01-
Sunset--8:12--8:12--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:09
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191920202425222223212223222019191921182124
Feels °C (?)151719212423222322202325231815141314121922
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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 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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