
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 5,494 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM. 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the forecast for Clovelly Bombie. It's a heavy, advanced reef break that's inconsistent, so don't expect it to be an everyday option. The water temp is sitting at a fairly normal 63°F for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The pattern starts off with a bit of a pulse right now, but it's not looking great. Thursday morning has a 6ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, but combined energy is moderate at 823, and it's messy with a light cross breeze. The quality is pretty poor. That trend holds through Thursday afternoon, with the same size swell dropping in energy to 593 and the wind building to a gentle cross-shore mess.
Friday morning on the 10th of July is actually the first real standout here. The swell drops just a touch to 6ft from the SE, but the period is a bit shorter at 9 seconds, and the combined energy stays moderate at 502. What makes it work is the light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, keeping things clean. The forecast says "very good surf conditions," and for a spot like this, that's a proper window. Friday afternoon gets a bit more cross to the wind, so that morning is the pick.
Saturday morning, the 11th, still has some clean 4ft waves from the SE with a light cross-offshore from the NW, but it's smaller. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore, and the swell drops to 3ft at 11 seconds, which is a long period for a beach-reef setup, making it a bit tricky.
From Sunday the 12th right through until Wednesday the 15th, it's basically flat or tiny. A few mornings have offshore winds, but the swell is below 2ft, and the combined energy is in the weak double digits (91, 58, 7, 3, 4). This is a dead period. You're looking at a solid 5-day gap with no real surf to speak of.
Then, things get wild. On Thursday the 16th of July, the data shows a massive spike in swell, with waves hitting 16ft from the SSE at 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to an extreme 5494. But here's the catch: the wind is howling from the SE at 28 mph, creating a strong cross-onshore mess. That huge, powerful swell is going to be a washing machine, and the forecast confirms "poor surf conditions." This is less about paddle surfing and more about a massive, lumpy, closed-out beast. Honestly, it looks more interesting for a very brave kite surfer than a regular surfer.
That huge, messy swell lingers through the 17th, 18th, and 19th of July, with 15ft to 16ft waves and strong cross-onshore winds. The energy is off the charts (4258 to 6518), but the quality is terrible. It's all just big, lumpy, and wind-affected.
The next proper window appears on Monday the 20th of July. Swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the SE, with 10-second period and moderate energy of 800. The magic is a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW in the morning. The forecast says "very good surf conditions," and that's your best bet for a clean, solid session. The Monday afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.
Tuesday the 21st is smaller and more marginal. Wednesday the 22nd sees a new pulse of 12ft swell from the SSE, but with a short 9-second period and strong offshore winds from the W at 19 mph. The energy is strong at 1901, but the short period and size will make it a bit of a freight train for experts only.
The period closes out with a decent looking Friday the 24th of July. The swell is 7ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, with moderate energy of 954. The winds are light and glassy or very light offshore, making for clean conditions. That's a solid, if not perfect, run of good conditions for the advanced crew.
So, if you're looking for the best on offer, lock in Friday morning, the 10th of July, for a clean, solid session. The next real standout is Monday morning, the 20th of July, for a cleaner, more moderate wave. And if you're an expert and the wind holds, Friday morning, the 24th of July, looks promising. The big stuff in between is a pass for the paddle crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | S 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 |
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640 | 554 | 440 | 502 | 520 | 361 | 194 | 176 | 149 | 75 | 49 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2651 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:26PM1.40m | 3:44AM1.04m | 4:24PM1.50m | 4:59AM1.03m | 5:22PM1.60m | 6:08AM1.05m | 6:18PM1.70m | 7:09AM1.08m | 7:12PM1.78m | 8:05AM1.12m | 8:04PM1.82m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.38m | 9:38AM0.30m | 11:11PM0.27m | 10:39AM0.30m | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.05m | 12:36PM0.26m | 2:06AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:24PM0.23m | 3:44AM-0.07m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 23 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 7 | S 10 | E 10 | S 16 | — |
640 | 554 | 440 | 502 | 520 | 361 | 194 | 112 | 149 | 75 | 49 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 13 | S 19 | S 21 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | E 10 | S 19 | S 18 | E 10 | — | — |
183 | 39 | 111 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 172 | 176 | 45 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 45 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | NNE 4 | — | SSW 5 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 11 | S 14 | — | — | — |
6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | N 3 | — | WNW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 126 | 1057 | 2651 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 17 | 99 | 158 | 293 | 245 | 331 |
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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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