Clovelly Bombie Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clovelly Bombie sea temperature is
16.3° C
1.5° 

Clovelly Bombie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clovelly Bombie in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. There’s a long stretch of nothing much to write home about, so don’t bother checking the buoys every five minutes. We’ve basically got a gap from now until early next week with nothing worth paddling out for.

Starting Monday the 17th, it’s all small, weak and messy. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the ESE with a short, wobbly 7-second period. Combined energy is weak (101). Wind is onshore and choppy, on top of rain showers. Water temp is 61°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Just forget it.

Tuesday the 18th is more of the same – 3ft, short period, onshore junk. Wednesday the 19th morning shows a little improvement: a clean, tiny 2ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. Combined energy is moderate (156). It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon gets ruined by a NE breeze though.

Thursday the 20th morning is clean again with light winds, but we’re looking at a weak 3ft swell from the E with a short 6-second period (energy only 66). Not worth rushing down. From there it’s a total write-off until Monday the 24th. We’re talking days of tiny waves, poor conditions, and mostly onshore winds.

Monday the 24th is the first real glimmer. The morning shows a tiny 1ft swell, but hang on – the period is a massive 19 seconds, coming from the SSE. That’s a very long-period groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (93). Wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, making it clean. At this size, it’s tiny, but on a reef like Clovelly Bombie, that long period can wrap in and offer a sneaky glassy wave. It’s inconsistent and rarely breaks well, so don’t expect a crowd – but also don’t expect much. The afternoon is similar with clean conditions and energy hitting 102.

Thursday the 27th morning gives us another chance. Clean again, with a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW, and a 3ft SSE swell with a 10-second period. Combined energy is moderate (186). Surfable waves but very ordinary conditions. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.

Now for the one true standout: Friday the 28th morning. This is the pick of the entire outlook. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the NE with an 8-second period – so it’s a bit short-period, but the combined energy is strong (699). Wind is light from the NNE, just a slight cross-shore with small ripples. This is the biggest swell of the period. It’s an expert-only spot, and with the reef, that short period might make it a bit lumpy, but it’s the most size we’ve seen. The afternoon gets onshore and messy again, but if you can hit the morning window, it’s your best shot. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners.

Saturday the 29th is back to small stuff, with a morning 3ft from the ENE (10-second period, moderate energy of 259), but with light cross-onshore breeze, it’s marginal at best. After that, the final days of August and into September get hammered by strong onshore winds from the NE and ENE, with fresh breezes and lumpy, choppy conditions. The surf stays small and poor.

So, the verdict: if you’ve got to surf, the early morning of Friday the 28th at Clovelly Bombie is your one and only proper chance. Otherwise, you’re looking at a long blank run. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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102
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NW
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High Tide
11:23AM1.34m
11:30PM1.20m
12:07PM1.32m
00:17AM1.05m
12:55PM1.29m
1:13AM0.93m
1:51PM1.26m
2:24AM0.86m
2:55PM1.25m
3:46AM0.84m
4:00PM1.27m
4:56AM0.87m
4:57PM1.32m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.35m
5:38AM0.29m
6:29PM0.42m
6:14AM0.39m
7:34PM0.47m
6:57AM0.47m
8:49PM0.50m
7:52AM0.53m
10:06PM0.48m
9:01AM0.55m
11:09PM0.43m
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
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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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