Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with ENE 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 (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bulli Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 2.3m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Well, I've got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We've got a run of small, weak swell and only a couple of brief windows that might be worth a look for the more experienced crew. The good news is the water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your toes off.
The first real chance to get wet is Monday afternoon, the 20th of July. Bulli Beach is the spot, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a 6ft ENE swell with a period of 11 seconds, giving us moderate energy (787). The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, which should keep things reasonably clean. However, the wave comment says it's a marginal forecast or questionable tide, so it's not going to be perfect. This is a beach and reef setup, and it's better suited to advanced surfers given the size.
Tuesday the 21st of July starts with a drop in size. The swell is 5ft from the ENE (10 seconds) and wind is a light cross-off from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate (388), and the surf is looking clean. It's a step down from Monday afternoon, but still a session for the experienced.
From Wednesday the 22nd of July afternoon, the swell starts to fade quickly. By Thursday the 23rd, we're down to 3ft, and by Friday the 24th, it's tiny 1ft waves. The wind does turn glassy on Friday morning, but there's just no energy in the water (combined energy of 29). The trend continues with very small waves for the next week and a half. The swell is almost non-existent, with combined energy values dropping to single digits. There's a very long period groundswell of 14 seconds on the 27th of July, but it's only 0.3ft – not worth a paddle.
The next few days into early August see the swell try to pulse again, but it's still under 1ft with periods up to 19 seconds. The wind is often clean or offshore, but the size just isn't there. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 35. This is a long, flat run of days. Honestly, the best thing to do is wait for the next proper swell. The forecast can change, but for now, it's a tough stretch.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 604 | 388 | 331 | 223 | 251 | 226 | 139 | 130 | 94 | 53 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:57AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.26m | 1:54AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 3:01AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.29m | 4:12AM0.88m | 4:35PM1.32m | 5:18AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:14AM0.31m | 8:15PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:45AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 604 | 388 | 331 | 223 | 251 | 226 | 139 | 130 | 94 | 53 | 471 | 676 | 1894 | 757 | 352 | 332 | 535 | 463 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 5 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 82 | 55 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 112 | 72 | 6 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | E 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | S 20 | — | S 20 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 125 | — | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | W 4 | SW 5 | W 4 | SSW 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 14 | 22 | — | — | 14 | 35 | 19 | 251 | 679 | — | — | — | — | — | 759 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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