Clovelly Bombie Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clovelly Bombie sea temperature is
16.4° 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with E 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 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here, looking at the only game in town for the next 16 days.

Well, folks, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and miserable for any kind of decent surf. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The first real pulse of swell doesn't show up until the morning of the 22nd of August, which is a Saturday. That’s a solid week and a half of near-nothing.

We’re looking at Clovelly Bombie (reef). This spot is an advanced, inconsistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 62° – a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good hood and gloves.

The first week is a total write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a brief spike on Monday the 10th of August with a 6 ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is howling at 25 mph. That’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s. The combined energy on that Monday morning is a solid 520 – strong wave energy – but it’s just too messy and blown out to consider. The rest of the days are filled with "poor surf conditions" and "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." You’ll be scratching for scraps.

Now, the interesting part. After a long, flat gap, we get a window on the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the SSE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is 253 (moderate), but the real kicker is the wind. It’s a clean offshore from the W at just 3 mph. The model says "glass" (well, nearly glass) for the morning of the 23rd, but the 22nd morning has a sweet offshore. This is your standout. It’s not a massive swell, but that clean offshore wind on a reef like Bombie will make for some very clean, lined-up waves. It’s a bit small for the advanced crew, but for a strong intermediate, it could be a great session. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might find a few others with the same idea, but it’s a big enough break.

The morning of Sunday the 23rd of August is also worth a mention. The swell drops to 2 ft from the SE (9-second period), but the wind is forecast to be "glass" – completely calm. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy is only 74 (weak), so it’s going to be small, but if you’re a longboarder or on a funboard, those glassy conditions on a reef will be pure magic. It’ll be a very clean, if small, day.

So, my call: The Saturday the 22nd of August morning is the best bet. The offshore wind and the 5 ft swell give you the best chance at a decent wave. The 23rd is a close second for the glassy conditions, but expect smaller waves. The rest of the period is a waiting game. Don’t get your hopes up for the first week and a half.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
46
115
172
286
520
334
151
73
64
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52
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Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
ENE
10
NW
15
N
15
N
40
NNE
40
NNW
45
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WNW
10
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25
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High Tide
4:06PM1.49m
4:58AM0.98m
5:10PM1.58m
6:05AM1.03m
6:08PM1.67m
7:01AM1.10m
7:01PM1.73m
7:50AM1.17m
7:50PM1.76m
8:35AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
9:18AM1.29m
9:21PM1.64m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.25m
10:26AM0.37m
00:08AM0.14m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.05m
12:29PM0.27m
1:50AM-0.01m
1:23PM0.22m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:13PM0.19m
3:14AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:52AM0.03m
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Clovelly Bombie is 3 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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