Bulli Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.43° S 150.91° E

Bulli Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bulli Beach sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.5° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SE 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 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Bulli Beach for the next couple of weeks, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a grind. This isn't one of those weeks where you're spoiled for choice. We're looking at a long stretch of small, jumbled-up waves, with only a couple of moments that might get your heart rate up. The first real window of opportunity doesn't show up until the 12th, so don't be in a hurry.

The opening days, starting Monday the 3rd, are pretty average. We’ve got some small 3 ft swell out of the southeast with an 11-second period, but it’s just not coming together. Monday morning has a bit of offshore wind, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is weak – only a combined 198 on the scale. It’s just one of those "surfable but ordinary" situations. The whole first week is a write-off, honestly. Tuesday the 4th through to Monday the 10th are all tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with poor conditions and weak energy. The swell direction is all over the place, the periods are short and messy, and it’s just not worth the paddle. We see a brief pulse of 127 energy on Monday the 10th, but the wind is onshore, and the quality just isn’t there. There’s a lot of days to get through before things get interesting.

Now, let's talk about the one period that looks like it has some life in it. On Wednesday the 12th of August, things start to stir. The morning still looks poor, but the afternoon is when it gets fun. The swell is going to push up to 6 ft out of the northeast, and even though the period is a short 6 seconds, the energy jumps to 267. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the best we’ll see. The wind will be light onshore, so it might be a bit lumpy, but there'll be some push.

The 13th is a bit of a tease. The morning has a clean 4 ft NE swell with 231 energy and a fresh offshore breeze, which sounds good, but the quality just isn't there according to the forecast. Then, the afternoon turns ugly with 19 mph cross-onshore winds and rain. The 14th and 15th drop back down to small, poor surf. The 16th has a quick spike to 6 ft and 260 energy in the afternoon, but it's from the southwest with a short 5-second period and gets chopped up by a moderate cross-onshore breeze. That one’s messy.

So, what’s the call? The standout window is the 12th through the 13th. The afternoon of the 12th, with that 6 ft NE swell (267 combined energy), is the one to keep an eye on. It’s the biggest pulse of the whole run. The morning of the 13th also has some size and is clean, but the winds are stronger. The 12th afternoon is the pick. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the most surf you’re going to see. For the rest of the time, it’s small and weak. Also, remember this is Bulli Beach, a beach and reef setup, so a lot of these weak, short-period swells won't do much. It’s going to be a waiting game. If something bigger and better doesn’t show, the 12th and 13th are the days you’ll want to be out there.

Alright, I’ll check back in later.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
7
Saturday
8
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1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
NE
5
0.2
ENE
14
0.2
E
13
1
SW
5
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.3
E
12
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
10
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
191
134
10
5
20
14
51
17
11
15
28
9
9
8
10
6
20
21
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
5
N
10
W
15
W
20
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
ENE
10
W
0
NNE
15
ENE
10
W
5
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
10:32PM1.40m
11:19AM1.25m
11:13PM1.31m
12:03PM1.29m
00:02AM1.20m
12:54PM1.32m
1:01AM1.09m
1:52PM1.36m
2:15AM1.00m
2:58PM1.41m
3:39AM0.97m
4:06PM1.49m
Low Tide
5:02AM0.16m
5:11PM0.39m
5:38AM0.20m
6:07PM0.41m
6:19AM0.25m
7:13PM0.42m
7:08AM0.31m
8:30PM0.40m
8:08AM0.36m
9:51PM0.34m
9:16AM0.39m
11:05PM0.25m
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6:48
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6:47
6:46
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6:43
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5:15
5:16
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Temp °C
13
22
21
13
17
17
12
17
15
11
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11
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15
12
17
17
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Feels °C
11
18
18
9
11
11
5
11
9
6
12
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12
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14
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11
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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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