Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.9°C
0.6° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Bulli Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty lean run to start with, so don’t be in a rush.

First up, the water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is roughly 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, just your typical late-winter feel.

We kick things off with a bit of a flat spell. From Sunday the 23rd right through to Monday the 31st of August, it’s mostly tiny dribble and ordinary conditions. The swell stays under 2 ft all week, and most of the time the wind is either cross or onshore, so you’re looking at little mushy waves if anything at all. Tuesday the 25th morning pops up with 4 ft from the NE and a light cross-off breeze, but combined energy is still low at (132), and the period is a short 6 seconds – just lumpy, weak stuff. Not worth paddling out for. There’s a glassy morning on Thursday the 27th with 2 ft (60) but again, it’s gutless. Honestly, it’s a tough run for any real surfing.

Then we ease into September. Tuesday the 1st has a tiny 2 ft swell from the E with a 10-second period and clean offshore NW wind in the morning, and a glassy arvo – but the energy is only (66). It’s clean but tiny, maybe a longboard session if you’re desperate. Wednesday the 2nd morning is similar: 2 ft, 10 seconds, glassy SSW breeze, energy nudging up to (80), and the data calls it “surfable but ordinary” – I’d call it a hopeful ankle-snapper.

Looking further out, Sunday the 6th of September morning finally shows a bit of promise. We get 3 ft from the NE with a moderate offshore NW wind at 12 mph, period is 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to (119). It’s not huge, but with clean conditions and that offshore breeze, Bulli could offer some fun little peaks for the crew who want to get wet. The afternoon holds 3 ft from the NE with a 10-second period and a gentler cross-off, energy at (125) – this is the best of the outlook. Clean lines, workable size for the regular surfer on the dawn patrol arvo. Monday the 7th morning has a similar 3 ft NE swell, offshore NW wind again (12 mph), energy at (93), but you’re getting a bit lumpier, less consistent.

Overall, Bulli’s not in top form for the next 16 days. There’s a proper drought through the first 9 days. The only standout is the Sunday 6th September session with that offshore wind and clean NE swell. It won’t blow you away, but if you’re keen and patient, that’s your window. Everything else is pretty forgettable.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts – it tends not to stay flat forever around here.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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158
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Wind (km/h)
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N
20
NE
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NNW
10
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25
NE
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NW
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NNW
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WNW
20
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ENE
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NE
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High Tide
4:57PM1.32m
5:49AM0.92m
5:45PM1.38m
6:31AM0.99m
6:27PM1.45m
7:08AM1.06m
7:05PM1.50m
7:43AM1.13m
7:41PM1.53m
8:17AM1.20m
8:16PM1.53m
8:51AM1.27m
8:53PM1.49m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
11:07AM0.49m
00:37AM0.30m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.18m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
2:00PM0.28m
2:46AM0.11m
2:40PM0.26m
3:16AM0.11m
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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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