
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 1.7m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab a coffee, 'cause we've got a tale to tell over the next couple of weeks at Clovelly Bombie. It's a reef-break, and a proper one at that – it doesn't fire off every day, so when it does, you need to be ready. For the record, the water is sitting at about 62°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so a decent steamer is non-negotiable.
The outlook starts quiet. From now and right through the first week, we are looking at a flat spell. Seriously flat. There's nothing really worth paddling out for from the get-go all the way through to Saturday the 8th of August. There's a tiny blip on the Saturday morning with a 3ft SSE swell, but the wave energy is weak at 138, and it’s just not going to do much on a spot that needs a bit of push.
We then roll through more of the same – small, weak, and uninspiring. There's a bit of a pulse of wind on Monday the 10th, but it's a 3ft ENE swell with a period of just 9 seconds, and the energy is still only 137. Not worth the effort.
The real story, the one you've been waiting for, is Saturday the 15th of August. This is the standout. Overnight, a serious SSE groundswell fills in. We're looking at a solid 12ft swell with a very long period of 12 seconds. The wave energy is through the roof at 3182 – that is a powerful ocean. If you're an experienced surfer, this is your morning. The wind is light, cross-off from the WNW, so the face should be clean and lined up. This is the one. It's a big, serious swell on a reef, so this is for experts only – beginners and intermediates need to stay on the beach for this one.
Sunday the 16th holds some size too, with a 7ft SSE swell in the morning and clean offshore wind from the W. That’s still a big, powerful wave for experts. The energy is still strong at 1070. It’s not the peak of the 15th, but it’s a solid follow-up.
Monday the 17th sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 4ft from the SE, with light winds. That's a nice, clean end to the run for anyone who missed the big stuff.
So, to be blunt: don't bother with your board for the first week. It's a total write-off. The only game in town is the big Saturday the 15th session. That is the one to circle on the calendar. The 16th is also solid, but the 15th is the pick.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
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575 | 772 | 380 | 224 | 134 | 42 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 171 | 75 | 176 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:12PM1.31m | 12:02PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.33m | 1:00AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:14AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.42m | 3:38AM0.96m | 4:06PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | 5:37AM0.20m | 6:06PM0.41m | 6:18AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:07AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.41m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.35m | 9:15AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
575 | 772 | 380 | 224 | 134 | 42 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 122 | 61 | 298 | 266 | 348 | 440 | 412 | 284 | 171 | 75 | 176 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SSE 9 | E 16 | NE 5 |
228 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 31 | 27 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 58 | 5 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | ESE 8 | NE 5 | E 14 | E 11 | NE 9 | S 12 | E 8 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 11 | ENE 7 |
6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | NE 5 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNW 2 |
— | 3 | 42 | 1 | 31 | 2 | — | 4 | 11 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 293 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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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