Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clovelly Bombie this week:
The surf forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clovelly Bombie in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of flatness and poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up. Let’s get into it.
The only spot that even gets a mention is Clovelly Bombie, but it’s a tricky one. This is a reef break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, so you’ve gotta be patient and experienced. The first surf worth paddling out for is on Sunday morning, August 30. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, so the energy is weak (93). There’s a light WNW cross-offshore breeze, so it’s clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. Not a standout by any stretch.
Monday morning, August 31, sees a drop to 1ft from the SSE, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell, which can be okay here, but again, the energy is weak (91). The NNW cross-offshore is light, keeping it clean, but it’s still just surfable, not exciting.
The rest of the forecast is a write-off. From Tuesday, September 1, through to the end of the window, there’s a mix of tiny swell, onshore winds, and no energy. Tuesday afternoon brings a 4ft NE swell with a period of just 5 seconds – that’s short period and weak (103). The wind is cross-offshore, but the wave quality is poor. After that, it’s mostly 0.3ft to 1ft with poor conditions, onshore winds, and choppy water. The combined energy barely reaches double digits. There’s a couple of days in early September with offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to care about.
The best of the lot is probably Sunday morning, August 30, or Monday morning, August 31, because at least the wind is clean and it’s rideable. But honestly, nothing here is a standout. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, not a shocker. If you’re a beginner, don’t bother – the swell is tiny, not over 5ft. For experts, this is a waiting game.
We’ve got a gap of nearly two weeks with no real recommendations from the end of August through to mid-September. It’s a dry spell. For a reef break that’s already inconsistent, this kind of blank run is more normal for the area. Hang in there, forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not much to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | NNE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 19 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
157 | 68 | 52 | 102 | 74 | 50 | 15 | 15 | 49 | 22 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 19 | 69 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:25AM1.34m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:02AM1.38m | 10:10PM1.34m | 10:42AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:49PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:55AM1.01m | 1:26PM1.40m | 2:18AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:44AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 11 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 6 | S 11 |
157 | 159 | 123 | 164 | 111 | 99 | 133 | 143 | 146 | 102 | 74 | 52 | 48 | 24 | 58 | 7 | 49 | 13 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 11 | NE 5 |
65 | 68 | 24 | 102 | 74 | 50 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 31 | 19 | 32 | 13 | 25 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 19 | S 7 |
27 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 37 | 20 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 69 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | W 3 | S 6 | WSW 3 | WNW 2 | ENE 3 | — |
— | — | 52 | — | — | 3 | 13 | 3 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 |
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Information about the Clovelly Bombie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Clovelly Bombie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Clovelly Bombie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clovelly Bombie 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 (Clovelly Bombie) 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 Clovelly Bombie 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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