Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.5° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 3.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the local stretch.

The next week and a half is mostly a write-off for decent waves, with a bunch of small, weak, or messy days. The real action, if you can wait, is in the second week. We’ve got a solid run starting around the 20th of August that looks promising, with a standout period on the 21st and 22nd.

Right now, through to the 8th of August, it’s flat or tiny – think ankle-snappers under 1 ft with no real energy. The wind is mostly a factor, with a few glassy moments but not enough swell to make it worth paddling out. The water temperature is sitting at 64°F which is about average for this time of year.

The first hint of something real comes Sunday morning, the 9th of August. Bulli Beach will see a 4 ft NE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind will be a clean cross-off from the N. The combined energy is moderate at 269 – it’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. The afternoon gets a bit bigger (5 ft) but that light rain and a bump in the breeze make it less appealing. The following Monday and Tuesday get a bit of size too, but the wind is strong and the conditions are reported as marginal.

There’s a long, flat gap from the 11th through the 19th of August where the swell drops to nothing and the wind is all over the shop. Tiny waves, onshore slop, or just plain poor conditions. Not worth wetting a suit.

Then, things start looking up. On the morning of Thursday the 20th of August, we get a clean 4 ft swell from the ENE with a light N breeze – that’s a fun little session. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 6 ft but the cross-shore wind from the NE ruins the party.

Now, the absolute standout – Friday morning, the 21st of August. Bulli Beach is the spot. We’re looking at a meaty 7 ft ENE swell, with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a thumping 1573. The wind is a glassy, offshore W at only 5 km/h (3 mph). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. The ENE direction is spot on for the optimum swell direction here. The 8 ft afternoon swell is still solid, but the wind shifts onshore, so get on it early.

Saturday the 22nd of August is still a cracker. The morning is glassy with a 6 ft ENE swell and a 13-second period – plenty of energy (1060) and clean as a whistle. The afternoon sees the wind turn onshore, so again, the morning is the go.

For the real deal, mark your calendar for Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd of August. Get to Bulli Beach early, and you’ll be rewarded. This one’s for the experienced crew – that 7 ft+ range is not for beginners.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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High Tide
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
7:51AM1.17m
7:51PM1.75m
8:36AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
Low Tide
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
1:23PM0.23m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:14PM0.20m
3:15AM-0.02m
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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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