Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for this stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, we're in for a bit of a wait. The first couple of days are a write-off with messy, onshore winds and marginal conditions. Don't bother paddling out Thursday (9th of July) or Friday (10th). It's pretty grim.

The first real chance of a wave comes Saturday morning, the 11th of July. Bulli Beach (beach and reef) will see a drop in the swell to 3 ft from the ESE, but the wind is going clean offshore from the NW. The combined energy will be moderate (379), and with a 12-second period from the ESE, the waves should have a bit of shape to them. It's a small day, but for the advanced surfer, it'll be glassy and clean. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We then hit a massive dry spell. From Sunday the 12th of July right through to the 16th, there's basically nothing. The swell disappears, and when it shows up on the 17th, it's a massive 15 ft SE swell with onshore winds that'll be a washing machine. That's a big, messy, and dangerous day for experts only, and even then, the wind is trash. It's followed by another flat spell.

Things start to get interesting again on Sunday the 19th of July. We'll see a solid 10 ft to 12 ft SE groundswell (11-second period) roll in, but it's going to be onshore or cross-onshore, making it a bit of a battle. The energy is strong (up to 2767), but the wind is a letdown.

The standout window, and the best on offer across the whole 16 days, is Monday the 20th of July. The morning session at Bulli Beach looks magic. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft from the SE (10 seconds), but the wind swings light and variable from the N, creating a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy is still moderate (747), and the conditions are set to be clean. It's a proper surfable day. The following morning, Tuesday the 21st, also looks decent with a 4 ft ESE swell and light offshore winds from the W.

Then, for the truly patient, keep an eye on Friday the 24th of July. The morning is a ripper. A 7 ft E swell (11-second period) with a perfect offshore from the NW. The combined energy is strong (1010), and the conditions are rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with a 6 ft E swell and clean cross-off winds.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. Saturday morning (11th) is a sneaky glassy session for the patient. The real waves kick off from Monday the 20th, with Friday the 24th morning being the absolute standout—big, clean, and offshore. Just remember, that Friday is a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty, signing off.

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