
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.2m 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a stretch that's mostly a story of waiting for the good stuff, with a few flashes of magic if you’re patient.
The first real chance to get wet comes Sunday, August 9th, but it’s a tough one to get excited about. Clovelly Bombie has a little 3ft to 3ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate combined wave energy of 117 to 132. The wind is a cross-off, so the surface is clean, but the swell is small and the conditions are honestly just ordinary. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
Monday the 10th sees a spike in size, with swell jumping to 6ft and combined energy hitting 588, but it’s not rideable. The wind is howling at 25 mph, making a mess of things. Tuesday the 11th is a tease. The swell drops right back to 2ft but the conditions are sweet. Tuesday morning we have a clean, gentle offshore from the W, and by the afternoon it goes glassy with a slight NNE breeze. The waves are tiny, but they’ll be clean and fun on a log if you’re not fussy. The energy is weak, around 73-76, so it’s a session for the longboard.
From Wednesday the 12th through to the start of the second week, it’s a grim run. The swell drops to 1ft, and the wind is flipping around everywhere with onshore and cross-shore slop. There’s a solid 10-day gap here where the forecast is just not worth paddling out for. The combined energy for most of this stretch is a paltry 18 to 70, and the wave comments are universally poor.
Then, finally, a glimmer. Saturday, August 22nd, is the standout. The swell comes up to a solid 6ft to 6ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds and strong combined energy hitting 598 to 628. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SW and SSW, which is exactly what this exposed reef break needs. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is a bit too big for beginners, but for the advanced crew who know this spot, it’s going to be firing. The direction is ENE, which is spot on for the optimum direction for this break. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Sunday the 23rd still has some size, with 5ft and a fresh offshore from the W, but the wind is stronger and the conditions are more marginal. After that, the wind starts to deteriorate again. So, to sum it up: there’s a long dry spell, but the 22nd is the day to lock in.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
115 | 119 | 301 | 588 | 412 | 131 | 76 | 73 | 64 | 47 | 52 | 49 | 33 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 107 | 18 | 18 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:00AM1.32m | 10:04PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:51PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 |
115 | 119 | 4 | 588 | 412 | 131 | 76 | 172 | 76 | 131 | 125 | 74 | 181 | 29 | 320 | 361 | 200 | 107 | 124 | 18 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | — | S 13 | E 13 | S 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 15 | ENE 10 |
2 | 6 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 23 | 73 | 64 | 47 | 52 | 49 | 33 | — | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | S 13 | — | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | S 17 | — | S 19 | S 20 | S 19 | S 20 | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 25 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 28 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — |
— | 7 | 301 | 26 | 56 | 27 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 556 | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 415 | 92 | 105 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 26 | 172 |
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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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