Clovelly Bombie Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.92° S 151.27° E

Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clovelly Bombie sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.5° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 665 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it—this stretch is looking flat-out bleak for a surf. The first week is a total dud. Tiny, weak swell and wind messing up everything. The second week shows a little life, but it’s still nothing special. Don’t get too excited.

The only spot in the mix is Clovelly Bombie (Clovelly). It’s a reef break that’s inconsistent, so it needs a real swell to even fire. The water’s at 62°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year—bring the thick suit.

Right now, Saturday the 8th, there’s knee-high slop at 0.4m (about 1ft) with a gentle ENE breeze, but the energy is weak (57) and the conditions are poor. Skip it. Sunday and Monday see a slight bump—up to 0.9m (3ft) and 1.9m (6ft)—but the wind swings cross and cross-off, and while the energy jumps to 548 on Monday morning, the call is still poor. That’s a lot of power for nothing.

Tuesday the 11th is the first clean window: 0.7m (2ft) swell with a moderate offshore wind. Energy is still weak (75), but it’s at least surfable. Still, it’s very ordinary. The rest of the week dies off to nothing—0.2m to 0.4m (0.7ft to 1ft)—with wind all over the place. There’s a long dry spell from the 12th through the 18th where there’s basically nothing to paddle for.

The tide turns on Saturday the 22nd. The morning shows a 1.0m (3ft) ENE swell with light winds and clean conditions, and the energy is building to 215. That’s more like it. Then Sunday the 23rd morning is the standout of the whole window: 1.3m (4ft) of ENE swell, 11-second period, light offshore wind, and energy up at 433. That’s the best on offer—clean, glassy, proper reef waves. The afternoon gets messy as the wind swings onshore, so make the most of the morning.

Beginners, stay out of the water. Anything over 1.5m (5ft) is pushing it, but the 1.3m (4ft) should be fine for the advanced crew. The long period and reef setup mean it’ll hold shape, but the inconsistent nature of the break means you’ll be sitting around for sets.

For the flat, windy days in the middle—especially when it’s 1.9m (6ft) and cross-off with a strong breeze—this setup looks way more fun for a kite than a paddle. Save your energy for the 23rd—that’s your window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning).

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9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.7
E
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
2
NE
6
1.9
ENE
9
1.5
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9
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
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9
0.7
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9
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9
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9
0.4
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10
0.4
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10
0.3
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10
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10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
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10
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
ENE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
63
115
119
311
548
404
154
75
73
46
34
36
36
18
18
10
10
27
19
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NW
15
N
20
N
45
NNE
35
NW
40
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
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25
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35
WSW
20
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5
SSE
20
W
15
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20
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5
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High Tide
4:06PM1.49m
4:58AM0.98m
5:10PM1.58m
6:05AM1.03m
6:08PM1.67m
7:01AM1.10m
7:01PM1.73m
7:50AM1.17m
7:50PM1.76m
8:35AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
9:18AM1.29m
9:21PM1.64m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.25m
10:26AM0.37m
00:08AM0.14m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.05m
12:29PM0.27m
1:50AM-0.01m
1:23PM0.22m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:13PM0.19m
3:14AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:52AM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

Clovelly Bombie is 3 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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