
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NNE 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 1.1m and 6s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Looking at Clovelly Bombie for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a slow burner. There’s a lot of flat or chopped-up days, but there is one real window that has my attention.
Right now, Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are no good. Swell is small, around 0.7m and 0.6m, with a short 6-7 second period. The wind is cross or cross-on, so it’s messy. The energy is weak, around 48-65. Not worth your time.
It gets worse. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see the swell die right down to 0.2m and 0.1m. While there are some clean patches, there’s literally nothing to ride. Energy is practically zero, down to 3.
But then, Friday morning, the 18th of September, is the pick of the entire forecast. We get a jump to 1.5m from the SSE at a 9-second period. The combined energy is 318, which is moderate and has some push. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 5 km/h, which means clean lines. This is the standout. It’s not giant, but for this spot, that’s a solid, rippable morning. The afternoon turns cross-on again, so get it early.
After that, it’s mostly small, weak swells through the 19th and 20th. There’s a long-period groundswell at 17 seconds but only 0.4m. It’s flat and fat. The rest of the week into the 28th is more of the same – small, short-period waves with cross-on winds and choppy conditions.
We do see a spike to 1.9m on the afternoon of Monday the 28th, but with a 7-second period and cross-on wind, it’ll be a mess. Not a clean day.
There’s also a couple of pulses around the 24th and 26th with 1.2m and 1.4m, but it’s either raining hard or hitting 45 km/h winds, so it’s not a surfer’s window.
So, the whole forecast boils down to one morning: Friday the 18th. Clovelly Bombie is an inconsistent spot anyway, so when it gets a clean 1.5m with that light offshore, it’s a rare treat. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
For the rest, if the wind and swell are up, it might be more interesting for the kites. Surf-wise, keep your board in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
108 | 40 | 32 | 162 | 47 | 31 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 920 | 436 | 315 | 289 | 90 | 100 | 97 | 12 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:41AM0.19m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
94 | 40 | 82 | 71 | 47 | 31 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 1618 | 920 | 436 | 315 | 289 | 207 | 99 | 74 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | ENE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 14 | E 15 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | NE 5 |
102 | 86 | 16 | 32 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 90 | 100 | 97 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 13 | — | E 12 | E 13 | ENE 13 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 10 | S 15 |
13 | 17 | — | 12 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
108 | — | 32 | 162 | 1 | 14 | 1301 | 1737 | 2068 | 3103 | 2180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 91 | 857 | 713 | 172 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 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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