Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, E swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NE 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 (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Clovelly Bombie over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a quiet start. We’re looking at a real dry spell for the first nine days or so. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and most of the time the wind just isn’t playing ball. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 19th, with a glassy 2ft wave from the ESE at 10 seconds, and the water’s sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. But the energy is only moderate (216) and the swell direction isn’t quite on the money for what this place loves. After that, it’s pretty much a bust until the end of the month. Thursday and Friday see some cross and cross-off winds, but the swell stays gutless and the period drops right off, so it’s not worth paddling out for.
We’ve got a bit of a gap here, folks. Nothing really worth talking about until the end of August. The 28th of August Friday morning might give you a clean 4ft wave from the SSE with a moderate energy reading (168), but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit junky. Not a standout.
Now, the real talking point is the last day of August. Sunday the 30th, the afternoon throws a big 10ft SSE swell at us with a long 11-second period. That’s a massive jump in energy (2334). But here’s the kicker – the wind is screaming from the south at 28 mph, creating a messy cross-shore chop. That much size, that much wind, and it being a reef break means this is strictly for the experts only, and honestly, the conditions will be pretty ugly. The next morning, Monday the 31st, it drops back to 8ft from the SSE (11 seconds) with a cleaner cross-off breeze. The energy is still strong (1575), but the wave comment calls it marginal, so it’s a tricky one. Again, 8ft is big, so only the experienced crew should even look at it.
After that, we settle back down. The first couple of days of September see a cleaner, smaller pulse. Tuesday the 1st morning has a clean 4ft SE swell (9 seconds) with light cross-off winds and moderate energy (282). Then Wednesday the 2nd morning looks almost perfect – glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell (9 seconds) and moderate energy (228). That’s probably your best, cleanest window for a decent paddle if you’re not after the big stuff.
So, for a true standout, I’m not seeing a perfect one here. If you’re an expert and you want size, the 31st of August Monday morning is your best bet, despite the tricky conditions. For everyone else, the glassy Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is the one to pencil in. Just remember, this is a reef, so long-period swells like that 11-second stuff can break a bit straight, but when it’s clean, it’s special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
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82 | 262 | 124 | 60 | 31 | 83 | 48 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 65 | 22 | 38 | 83 | 99 | 111 | 59 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:55PM1.29m | 1:13AM0.93m | 1:51PM1.26m | 2:24AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.25m | 3:46AM0.84m | 4:00PM1.27m | 4:56AM0.87m | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:49AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.39m | 6:30AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.47m | 6:57AM0.47m | 8:49PM0.50m | 7:52AM0.53m | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:01AM0.55m | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:55AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 4 | E 4 | S 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
60 | 6 | 68 | 29 | 23 | 83 | 48 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 42 | 22 | 15 | 41 | 99 | 111 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | — | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 6 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 5 | S 8 | S 16 | S 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 6 |
82 | — | 81 | 43 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | S 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 16 | NE 9 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 |
24 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 2 | SSW 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | SSW 5 |
74 | 262 | 124 | 60 | 31 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 24 | — | — | 16 | 65 | — | 38 | 83 | 22 | 3 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 415 | 15 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 258 | 91 | 379 | 14 | 17 | 191 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
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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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