
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,977 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 10AM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on offer for our little corner of the world. We're focusing on one spot, and I've got to be straight with you—it's a bit of a tough watch for the next couple of weeks. There are some long gaps where you won't want to bother paddling out, but a couple of moments might just make it worth keeping your wetsuit handy.
First up, the only game in town is Clovelly Bombie. It's a deep-water reef, exposed to the open ocean, and it likes an ENE swell direction. It's an advanced, inconsistent wave that doesn't break often, so when it does, you need to be on your game. The water temp is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Right now, we're in a dry spell. From Friday the 4th all the way through to Monday the 7th morning, it's basically flat or junk. Tiny swell, poor conditions—honestly, don't bother. That's a solid four days of nothing. There's a brief moment Monday morning the 7th with a glassy 0.7ft easterly swell and no wind, but it's barely a ripple. Not worth the drive.
Tuesday the 8th sees a spike in energy. The combined energy hits a moderate 607, and we get a 7ft SSE swell. That's a lot of water moving, but the period is only 8 seconds and it's cross-shore wind. That's going to be a lumpy, messy beast. At that size, it's expert-only territory, and with the wind, it's not going to be pretty. The afternoon drops to 6ft but stays messy.
After that, we go into another long, bleak stretch. From the 9th through to the 11th, it's all poor surf with onshore or strong cross-winds and tiny swell. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100. Not a single window of clean, rideable waves in that whole block.
But hold on. There's a glimmer on the horizon. Saturday morning, September 12th is the standout of the entire forecast. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell rolling in with a nice, long 12-second period. That's proper groundswell energy, and it's hitting the reef with light offshore winds from the SSW. The combined energy is a solid 489, and the conditions are described as "expect good surf conditions". This is the one. The swell direction isn't bang-on the optimum ENE, but with that period and clean offshore wind, the Bombie could set up nicely. It's an inconsistent spot, so you'll want to be patient, but when a set comes through, it'll be worth the wait. The afternoon turns to onshore slop, so your window is the morning. Keep in mind, it's an advanced wave at this size.
From the 13th onward, it's back to the doldrums. Small, weak swell, cross-shore winds, and then from the 17th we get a proper gale warning with near-gale force southerly winds whipping up a nasty cross-chop. The swell stays tiny, and the energy is weak. That's just straight-up unrideable for a surfboard. With those strong winds and small, choppy waves, this setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: you've got a massive gap until the 8th, then another gap until the 12th. The only real chance for a decent wave is that Saturday morning on the 12th at Clovelly Bombie. It's a long way off, so treat it as a promising possibility rather than a certainty, but it's the best we've got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 22 | E 9 | ENE 15 |
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19 | 28 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 217 | 636 | 9 | 220 | 344 | 243 | 482 | 1587 | 373 | 7 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:26PM1.40m | 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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 12 |
300 | 82 | 38 | 60 | 31 | 26 | 62 | 112 | 632 | 304 | 217 | 8 | 547 | 220 | 344 | 243 | 6 | 1587 | 2300 | 3007 | 3055 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 11 | NE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 17 | NE 16 | SSE 22 | E 9 | E 15 |
9 | 18 | 59 | 7 | 43 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 171 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 373 | 7 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SE 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | — | E 17 | — | E 16 | — | ENE 15 |
19 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | NNW 2 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | N 2 | NW 3 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | — |
— | 28 | — | 1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 636 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 482 | 2163 | 3159 | 3893 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 629 | 2 | 0 | 379 | 139 | 14 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 777 | 139 | 172 | 379 | 26 |
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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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