Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – for the next 16 days, we’re looking at a pretty quiet run at Clovelly Bombie. The first week or so is basically a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and just enough wind to mess with what little there is. But if you’ve got patience, there’s a proper surprise hiding way out there.
The first real sniff of anything worthwhile doesn’t arrive until Tuesday, September 8th, and even then it’s marginal. You’re looking at a 6ft swell from the NE, but with a short period of only 7 seconds, it’s not got much push. The combined energy is moderate at 560 and it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so with that cross-onshore wind through the afternoon, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle. Not the kind of day I’d race down for.
Then we hit a flat spell from September 9th through the 10th, with strong southerly winds and zero energy. A complete blank. The wait turns into something special though.
The stand out – and I mean the true standout – is Friday, September 11th, in the morning. This is the one you circle on the calendar. A solid 13ft groundswell from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds (long period, so this reef break will handle it well). The combined energy is a massive 5259 – that’s very strong energy. The wind is light from the SSW, cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is an expert-only, big-wave session. Beginners, stay well clear; over 8ft means this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water temp is 63°, which is about 1° below average for this time of year – nothing unusual, just a touch cool.
After that pulse, things settle quickly. Saturday the 12th has a 6ft swell in the morning from the SSE with a light cross-off breeze, clean but nothing special. Sunday the 13th offers a similar 4ft SE swell with light wind, and Monday the 14th has a glassy morning with a 4ft ESE swell – that’s a beautiful calm start to the day, but the energy is only moderate at 320. The second week falls away into small, weaker swells with onshore winds, not worth planning around.
So, the call is simple: ignore the first ten days, wait for that massive Friday morning on September 11th. That’s your moment. Everything else is filler.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 |
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15 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 33 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 87 | 60 | 69 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.41m | 10:55PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:49PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:55AM1.01m | 1:26PM1.40m | 2:18AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.94m | 3:54PM1.47m | 4:59AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.28m | 5:00AM0.24m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:44AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:39AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.34m | 7:49AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 |
151 | 143 | 100 | 77 | 75 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 33 | 159 | 40 | 12 | 48 | 29 | 15 | 394 | 186 | 87 | 186 | 122 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | S 12 | ENE 6 | E 10 | S 9 |
15 | 9 | 22 | 11 | 33 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 137 | 27 | 7 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | E 10 | ENE 5 | E 10 | — | S 9 |
12 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 8 | — | 142 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 2 | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | NE 3 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — |
— | 37 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 36 | — | — | 3 | 39 | 60 | 69 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 14 | 15 | 150 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 2 |
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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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