Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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