Surf Forecasts:
Bulli Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,359 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bulli Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gather 'round, surfers, let's have a look at what Bulli Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with a long, quiet start before things get real interesting later on.
We're looking at a pretty dry spell to kick things off. From Friday the 3rd right through to the morning of Sunday the 12th, there's just nothing doing. We're talking tiny, weak waves with poor conditions and a lot of onshore wind. The water temp is sitting right where you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there. You're better off leaving the board in the shed for that whole first week-plus.
Now, things finally start to look up on Tuesday the 7th. A solid SE swell starts to build, but it's messy with a cross-onshore wind, and those waves are pushing 8ft to 8ft. That's getting into expert territory, not for the faint of heart, and with the moderate energy and messy conditions, it's still a gamble.
The real highlight, the one you've been waiting for, is shaping up for Thursday the 9th of July. The swell drops back to a clean 6ft from the SE, but the wind goes dead calm and glassy. This is the pick of the entire forecast. The combined swell energy is still packing a punch, and with that ten-second period, you're getting proper shaped waves. It won't be too big, just solid, and with those glassy conditions, Bulli is going to be absolutely pristine. This is the session to circle on your calendar.
The following week is a bit of a letdown after that high. We get some glass again on the 10th, but the swell dips back to a more modest 4ft. Some clean waves on the 11th, but tiny. You get a bit of a late surprise on Saturday the 18th of July. A monster 10ft SE swell rolls in with a very long 12-second period and glassy, offshore wind. The energy is massive, and it's rated excellent for experienced surfers. However, that long period groundswell can make a beach break like Bulli a bit too straight and tricky. It's a serious prospect for the experts, but a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed for that one.
So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. Thursday the 9th of July is your best bet for clean, fun waves. And keep an eye on Saturday the 18th of July for a potentially epic, though expert-only, swell.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 196 | 107 | 46 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 777 | 1149 | 1359 | 1086 | 757 | 687 | 553 | 694 | 651 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 10:34AM1.04m | 10:20PM1.47m | 11:15AM1.07m | 10:58PM1.42m | 11:58AM1.11m | 11:39PM1.34m | 12:44PM1.16m | 00:26AM1.26m | 1:35PM1.23m | 1:23AM1.17m | 2:29PM1.30m | 2:30AM1.09m | 3:26PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:34AM0.18m | 3:56PM0.43m | 5:09AM0.19m | 4:40PM0.46m | 5:44AM0.19m | 5:29PM0.48m | 6:21AM0.21m | 6:26PM0.50m | 7:02AM0.22m | 7:33PM0.50m | 7:48AM0.25m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:41AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 17 | E 16 | S 20 | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 196 | 107 | 46 | 28 | 470 | 210 | 202 | 5 | 6 | 273 | 5 | 8 | 317 | 1149 | 1359 | 1086 | 757 | 687 | 553 | 694 | 651 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 13 | S 22 | E 16 | E 16 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 83 | 5 | 5 | — | 160 | 108 | 68 | 491 | 359 | 176 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 13 | — | E 12 | E 13 | E 14 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 16 | E 13 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 19 | S 21 | S 21 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 6 | 21 | 19 | 18 | — | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 87 | 97 | — | — | 153 | 1970 | 2679 | 1673 | 1302 | 1299 | 777 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 229 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 2 | 198 | 304 | 161 | 36 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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