Clovelly Bombie Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clovelly Bombie sea temperature is
16.5° C
1.3° 

Clovelly Bombie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-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★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Aug 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 0.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
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

Righto, grab a coffee and a towel, 'cause I've had a proper look at what’s on the cards for Clovelly Bombie over the next couple of weeks, and… honestly, it’s a bleak stretch. There's a long, drawn-out gap with very little worth paddling out for, then a late flurry that *might* get the heart rate up.

We’ve got a solid run of tiny, weak, and messy days ahead. From the 18th of August right through to the morning of the 2nd of September, it’s mostly just knee-high dribble with onshore chop or light cross-off slop. The combined swell energy barely cracks 100 for most of it, often sitting below 50 (like a paltry 8 on the 22nd morning). The water’s already a bit colder than usual, sitting at 62°, which puts you in a wetsuit regardless.

The real blank run sets in after the 21st. From Saturday the 22nd right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it’s a dry spell of tiny, mostly poor conditions. You’ll see a few "surfable but ordinary" labels on the 25th (Tuesday) with a modest 2 ft from the NE, combined energy of 56-94, and a clean offshore wind, but it’s still small and weak. That’s as close to a consolation prize as it gets.

For a standout, you have to wait. The only real injection of size comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. Look, I’m getting a little excited here because the data flips. The morning shows 6 ft from the SSE (which is onshore for Clovelly Bombie's optimum ENE direction) and the combined energy jumps to 673, so there’s moderate power. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a groundswell with okay shape, but it’s a cross-on wind at 3 mph from the SE, so it'll be bumpy. The afternoon gets even bigger: 7 ft from the SSE with a combined energy of 808, period of 9 seconds, still cross-on. That’s genuine heavy water for this spot. For the experienced crew, the Bombie could be awake, but the onshore wind is a killer for quality. Beginners should absolutely stay out of the water on that Wednesday; 7 ft here is a proper paddle.

That Wednesday the 2nd is the only noteworthy window in the whole 16-day outlook, and it’s compromised. For the rest, you’re better off checking the wind forecast for a kitesurf rig than a surfboard. The break itself is "inconsistent" and for "advanced" surfers only, and we see exactly why—it’s mostly either flat or blown out.

So, the honest word is: hang tight for that September 2nd pulse. If the wind changes you might score, but as it sits, it's a marginal call for experts only. Most of August is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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ESE
7
0.9
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ESE
11
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ESE
10
1.2
E
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
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7
0.9
E
6
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7
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6
0.2
SSE
18
0.4
ENE
9
0.9
NNE
5
0.4
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
6
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Energy kJ
79
77
102
82
262
70
41
60
48
50
30
13
8
3
3
31
30
39
15
45
26
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
5
NW
25
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
ESE
5
WSW
5
NW
25
NE
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
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Wind State
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on
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:07PM1.32m
00:17AM1.05m
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
Low Tide
6:29PM0.42m
6:14AM0.39m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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21
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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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