
Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. Right now, the opening days are a total bust—no surf worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch from the start of the outlook right through until Saturday morning, the 8th of August, with barely a ripple. After that, things slowly start to show a pulse, but it takes until Monday the 10th of August for the only real standout to arrive.
The first proper sniff of action comes on Sunday the 9th of August. The morning at Bulli Beach (beach and reef) sees a small 3 ft swell from the ENE, with a combined wave energy of 113 (moderate energy). The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, keeping it clean, but the conditions are ordinary—surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The afternoon bumps up to 5 ft from the NE, with energy jumping to 378 (moderate-to-strong), but it’s still described as very marginal. Not the time to get your hopes up.
Now, here’s the one to circle on your calendar: Monday the 10th of August, morning session. Bulli Beach wakes up with a solid 7 ft swell from the NE, period around 9 seconds, and the combined wave energy hits 711 (strong). That’s a real punch. Wind is blowing offshore from the WNW at 19 mph—fresh and clean. This is serious, powerful surf. That 7 ft is getting into expert territory, so only the solid crew should be looking at this. The swell direction (NE) lines up well with what this break likes, and the offshore wind will have those waves standing up nicely. It’s a standout, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon drops to 5 ft and the wind swings cross-offshore, losing some of that magic.
After Monday, it’s back to mostly small, weak, or messy conditions for the rest of the outlook. The 11th through to the 20th of August are all rated as poor, with tiny swell, often less than 3 ft, and a lot of cross-offshore or cross-onshore wind. Combined energy stays low, under 130, which is weak to moderate at best. There are a few glassy moments—like Tuesday the 18th of August morning with calm wind and 1 ft—but it’s simply too small to surf.
Honestly, this run has one real window: Monday morning the 10th of August. That’s the only time I’d be checking the tides and paddling out. Before that, it’s a waiting game. After that, it’s more waiting. Bulli Beach is a fairly consistent spot, so don’t lose faith—forecasts can shift, but for now, this is what we’ve got.
Stay safe out there, and don’t force it if it’s not there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 67 | 113 | 362 | 363 | 711 | 449 | 78 | 51 | 58 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:54PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.41m | 3:39AM0.97m | 4:06PM1.49m | 4:59AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.67m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | 8:08AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.34m | 9:16AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:50AM-0.01m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | E 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 |
18 | 15 | 35 | 146 | 113 | 38 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 57 | 22 | 67 | 113 | 6 | 16 | 711 | 449 | 78 | 319 | 205 | 174 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 4 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 7 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 51 | 58 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 11 | E 12 | SSE 12 | NE 13 | S 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | — | S 21 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 5 |
1 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 14 | 47 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 9 | 57 | 17 | 9 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | — | NE 8 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 9 | NE 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
9 | — | 15 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 31 | 24 | 15 | 362 | 363 | 98 | 141 | 69 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 89 | 95 | 268 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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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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