Clovelly Bombie Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clovelly Bombie sea temperature is
17.3°C
0.6° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with N 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 17th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Clovelly Bombie over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it's a pretty bleak run for most of it, and there's a long stretch where you can leave the board in the shed. This is a very inconsistent spot at the best of times, so a blank run like this isn't all that unusual.

We're starting off with nothing on Sunday the 13th. A tiny 0.7ft SSE swell with a very long 16-second period, but the energy is weak (40) and the north wind is cross, making it a write-off. This sets the tone for a long dry spell. From Sunday the 13th right through to Wednesday the 16th, there's just nothing worth paddling for. The swell stays tiny, the wind is often onshore or cross, and the energy is pathetic. You're looking at a gap of several days with no recommendations.

Thursday the 17th afternoon finally shows a pulse of 8ft SSE swell, but it's a mess. The south wind is cross at 25 mph, making it choppy, and the energy is moderate (989). The rating is poor, and it's a marginal call at best. Not one for the average punter.

Friday the 18th morning is the first real flicker of hope. A 5ft SSE swell, 8-second period, with light NNW cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (349) and the conditions will be clean. This is the best looking window in the first week, but still only a "good surf conditions" call. It's not a standout, but if you're keen, it's the pick of a bad lot.

Saturday the 19th morning has a small 2ft SE groundswell at 10 seconds, with a light west offshore. The energy is moderate (214) and it will be clean. However, the swell is small and the spot is inconsistent, so don't expect much.

Then from Saturday afternoon through to Thursday the 24th, it's back to tiny, weak, and often onshore. There's a day or two of offshore wind, but the swell is under 2ft, so it's not going to break.

The real standout comes much later, on Saturday the 26th morning. This is the one to circle. A clean 5ft ENE swell at 9 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is strong (368). That's a proper window. The wind is from the south at only 3 mph, so it's glassy. The swell direction (ENE) matches the optimum (ENE) for the bombie. For a bombora like this, a groundswell from the east-northeast is ideal, and the period is solid. This is a genuine option, but given it's over a week away, treat it as promising but not locked in. After that, the conditions fall away again.

Water temp is around 63°F at the start, which is about average for the time of year.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. Friday the 18th morning is your best early bet, but the only true standout is Saturday the 26th morning. Get excited for that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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1
2
2
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.9
ENE
4
1
N
7
0.7
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.1
E
14
3.5
S
10
0.2
ENE
13
0.1
E
13
2.4
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
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Energy kJ
27
35
97
42
35
69
47
23
8
4
0
17
3
979
493
346
101
185
112
57
18
Wind (km/h)
10
N
30
NE
10
NW
10
N
25
NNE
10
NNW
10
S
25
SSE
35
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
15
W
10
NNW
25
NE
15
WNW
15
W
15
ENE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
9:37PM1.35m
9:59AM1.44m
10:17PM1.22m
10:36AM1.42m
10:59PM1.09m
11:16AM1.37m
11:45PM0.98m
12:02PM1.30m
00:41AM0.90m
12:58PM1.25m
1:56AM0.85m
2:06PM1.22m
3:20AM0.85m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.18m
3:41AM0.19m
4:18PM0.23m
4:13AM0.28m
5:04PM0.29m
4:46AM0.37m
5:55PM0.37m
5:22AM0.46m
6:55PM0.43m
6:06AM0.53m
8:07PM0.47m
7:07AM0.58m
9:23PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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17
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17
12
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Feels °C
14
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19
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18
14
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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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