
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 22s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 22s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight with you—if you’re paddling out at Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days, you’re going to need patience and a good book for the beach. The outlook is bleak. There’s a long stretch coming up with nothing worth getting wet for. In fact, the first hint of anything even close to surfable doesn’t show until Saturday the 12th of September, and even then, it’s just barely.
The first recommendation pops up on Saturday morning the 12th. We’re looking at a tiny 1 ft swell coming from the SSE, with a very long period of 19 seconds. That long period means it’s got some deep ocean energy behind it, but the size is so small it’ll be barely breaking on a reef like this. Wind is light from the NNW, which is cross-offshore, so conditions will be clean. Combined wave energy is low at 134, and the water temp is sitting around 64°F, which is about normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s surfable but very ordinary – more of a paddle than a ride.
After that, things go right back to poor. Sunday the 13th through to the end of the first week is a write-off – tiny swell, nasty cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, and choppy conditions. There’s a bit of a bump in swell height on Wednesday the 16th with a 3 ft SSE swell, but it’s paired with onshore wind and a messy cross-chop. Not worth the drive.
Moving into the second week, Sunday the 20th of September shows a 3 ft NE swell with a short period of 5 seconds. That’s weak, messy, and combined swell energy is just 87. It’s clean early with a light NNW cross-off breeze, but again, it’s ordinary. Then on Monday the 21st, there’s a 3 ft ESE swell with moderate offshore wind from the west – that’ll clean it up, but the size and period are unremarkable.
The standout, if you can even call it that, would be Wednesday the 23rd of September afternoon. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the NE with a period of 7 seconds. That’s not great period, but combined wave energy hits 252, which is moderate. Problem is, the wind is fresh cross-onshore, so it’ll be lumpy. For a reef like Clovelly Bombie, that’s not ideal. It’s an advanced, inconsistent spot, and the optimum swell direction is ENE – this is coming from the NE, so it’s okay but not perfect. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so there’s a chance you’ll have it alone, but with conditions like that, you might be fine.
Honestly, this 16-day window is a barren run. There’s no real standout session. The best you can hope for is a clean, tiny wave on the 12th or a moderately sized but bumpy wave on the 23rd. If you’re a beginner, stay away – it’s a reef, and even the small stuff can be dangerous. For the experts, it’s more of a novelty check than a mission. There’s no big swell, no epic winds. Just a lot of waiting.
If you’re looking for something to do, this setup with significant cross-shore wind and chop might be more interesting for a kite session than a paddle surf. But for now, keep your board in the car and your eye on the forecast – it tends not to stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 11 | SSE 23 | SSE 22 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | NE 5 | ENE 13 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 |
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51 | 821 | 41 | 102 | 158 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 276 | 120 | 66 | 75 | 27 | 35 | 112 | 22 | 20 | 67 | 25 | 131 | 422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:46PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:45AM1.41m | 8:56PM1.46m | 9:22AM1.44m | 9:37PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:17PM1.22m | 10:36AM1.42m | 10:59PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:14PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:36AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:09AM0.12m | 3:32PM0.18m | 3:41AM0.19m | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:13AM0.28m | 5:04PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 9 | SSE 22 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 9 |
108 | 17 | 41 | 893 | 158 | 725 | 479 | 397 | 276 | 336 | 233 | 117 | 143 | 141 | 47 | 112 | 80 | 67 | 25 | 8 | 422 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 17 | S 26 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 13 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 13 | S 10 | E 12 | E 13 | ENE 5 |
51 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 33 | 120 | 66 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 100 | 22 | 16 | 48 | 12 | 13 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 17 | — | SSE 23 | E 9 | S 22 | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 14 | SSE 20 | SSE 17 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 10 | E 12 | — | — | E 14 |
6 | 6 | — | 102 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 75 | 27 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | — | ENE 4 | — | S 9 | SSE 6 | — |
1 | 821 | 2612 | 1124 | 794 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 37 | 23 | 17 | 112 | — | 20 | — | 40 | 131 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 777 | 64 | 2 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 155 | 0 | 2 | 59 | 0 | 214 | 139 | 2 |
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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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