
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,047 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty thin. Lots of small, choppy, onshore junk, and not much real swell on the horizon. You might be better off doing some stretching and waiting for better days.
The first day that even gets close to worth a look is Tuesday the 8th. We’re seeing the swell bump to 7ft on Tuesday morning, with a combined energy of 839 units (moderate). It's from the SSE, which is cross-offshore, and the wind is light from the SSW, so it might clean up a bit. But it's a low-percentage call, and the period is only 9 seconds, so it will lack punch. By the afternoon, it’s up to 8ft and the energy jumps to 1191 (strong), with a better 11-second period, but the wind swings onshore from the east. That’ll chop it up pretty quickly. This is bigger surf over 5ft, so not a beginner wave, but it’s not massive either. With the mixed winds, Tuesday looks like the pick of a bad bunch, but it isn't a standout.
Wednesday the 9th morning is the one that stands out. The swell is still a solid 5ft from the SSE with 334 units of energy (moderate), but the wind is offshore from the WNW and light. That combination – clean conditions with some size – is about as good as it gets. The period is only 9 seconds, but it should still offer up some shape on the reef. If you can get out there early on Wednesday, that’s the window. Wednesday afternoon it gets blown out with a 35 km/h cross-shore from the SSE, so you'll want to be done by then.
After that, it drops off hard. The energy fades away, and we’re looking at a lot of slop, with strong winds and tiny waves. There’s a brief pulse of around 6ft around the 14th, but it's all short-period windswell and onshore, so the quality is shot. Honestly, it’s not looking like a great run for the rest of the window.
One thing to mention: the water temp is sitting at about 64°F, which is roughly 0.7°F below average for this time of year. Nothing crazy, just a touch on the cool side.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is a dawn patrol on Wednesday the 9th. It won't be world-class, but with light offshore wind and a bit of size, Clovelly Bombie might just give you a couple of clean ones. The rest is a write-off, unless you’re keen to just get wet and not care about the conditions. The forecast could change, but right now, that Wednesday window is the one to circle. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 22 | SSE 23 | SSE 22 |
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18 | 41 | 7 | 31 | 35 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 268 | 1377 | 826 | 1189 | 529 | 329 | 516 | 1955 | 95 | 175 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:18AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.94m | 3:54PM1.47m | 4:59AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.54m | 5:57AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.60m | 6:45AM1.19m | 6:46PM1.63m | 7:28AM1.28m | 7:32PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.34m | 7:49AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:41AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:14PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | S 16 | SSE 22 | SSE 23 | S 10 |
82 | 41 | 60 | 31 | 35 | 47 | 82 | 1013 | 339 | 268 | 9 | 826 | 1189 | 529 | 329 | 2 | 47 | 95 | 175 | 914 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 11 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 4 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SSE 22 |
9 | 59 | 7 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 161 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | ENE 11 | — | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 15 |
18 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 10 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | — |
— | — | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 1377 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 516 | 1955 | 1087 | 885 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 673 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 139 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 172 | 139 | 368 | 70 |
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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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