Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Bulli Beach for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a quiet outlook, with a long stretch of nothing worth getting wet for.
From Thursday the 10th right through to Tuesday the 22nd of September, it’s a real desert. Over a week of tiny, weak surf. Swell heights are mostly 0.2m to 0.8ft, with poor conditions and wind that’s either onshore or cross. The combined swell energy is low – we’re talking single and double digits (like 8, 17, 29), just not enough push.
Water temp on Thursday morning is about 64°F, which is normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
The only pulse comes right at the end. On Wednesday the 23rd, the afternoon shows a jump to 8ft from the NE, but with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s a powerful one – combined energy hits 678 – but it’s only for the experienced crew. Wind is light and cross, but the call is still marginal. Thursday the 24th morning holds 5ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, energy at 360 – still solid – but the wind swings onshore and it’s still only a marginal call.
If I had to pick one session, it’s Wednesday the 23rd afternoon. That 8ft NE swell is the biggest of the whole run, and with light cross wind it might offer some lumps. Bulli Beach is a beach and reef setup, open to the NE, and with that short period it’ll be a bit lumpy. Crowds can show up here sometimes, but on a day like that, it’ll be the hardcore locals only.
Before that, Sunday the 20th morning is completely flat. Tuesday the 22nd tries to build with 3ft to 4ft NE swell, but the energy is still low, in the 60s and 80s.
So, a long flat spell, then a short, punchy window for experts at the very end. Not the prettiest outlook, but forecasts can shift. For now, keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 10 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | S 5 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 |
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 kJ | 19 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 61 | 40 | 17 | 61 | 52 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:16PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.46m | 9:23AM1.44m | 9:38PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:18PM1.22m | 10:37AM1.41m | 11:00PM1.09m | 11:17AM1.36m | 11:47PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:02AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.19m | 3:42AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.29m | 5:05PM0.30m | 4:47AM0.37m | 5:56PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 162 | 117 | 855 | 660 | 470 | 408 | 389 | 264 | 186 | 184 | 175 | 61 | 40 | 78 | 61 | 38 | 23 | 5 | 471 | 298 | 311 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 22 | SSW 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 20 | S 19 | S 16 | ENE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 13 | S 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | S 17 | S 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 153 | 91 | 22 | 19 | 60 | 173 | 196 | 188 | 44 | 17 | 172 | 112 | 17 | 47 | 16 | 17 | 53 | 42 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 16 | ESE 9 | S 22 | ENE 15 | E 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 | E 16 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | NE 5 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 2 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | — | 15 | 5 | — | 17 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1129 | 1005 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 6 | 54 | 80 | — | 47 | — | 52 | 282 | 422 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 75 | 2 | 7 | 86 | 1 | 6 | 106 | 1 | 6 | 101 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 107 | 28 | 7 | 51 | 2 |
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