
Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with 842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Clovelly Bombie over the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off flat and messy. The first real chance of a wave comes on Friday, September 18th. That morning, the wind turns light from the NNW, cleaning things right up. We’ve got a 4ft SSE swell rolling in at 9 seconds, with moderate energy in the water (267). Not huge, but clean and surfable – a good little Friday morning if you can sneak out. Water temp is about 63°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, so grab a spring suit.
The real standout lands on Wednesday, September 23rd. Another morning session with that same clean, cross-off wind from the NNW, barely a puff at 3 mph. Swell is 4ft from the SSE, but with a much longer 12-second period, pumping solid energy (496). That longer period means better shape and more grunt, perfect for a reef like this, though the sets will be a bit more spaced out. This is the best of the whole run.
There’s a big spike in energy on Tuesday, September 29th, with a 10ft SSE swell (2269 energy) – but the wind is onshore and it’s going to be a mess. That’s for experts only, and even then it’s a rough paddle. Not one for most.
The rest of the period is mostly cross-shore or onshore breezes, small swells, or just plain choppy. There’s a long quiet stretch after the 23rd until that big, lumpy spike at the end.
So, bottom line: Friday the 18th morning for a fun, clean wave, and Wednesday the 23rd morning as the clear standout – clean conditions, decent size, and proper groundswell power.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 15 | E 15 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 5 |
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40 | 49 | 201 | 49 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 842 | 422 | 264 | 238 | 90 | 94 | 51 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.22m | 10:36AM1.42m | 10:59PM1.09m | 11:16AM1.37m | 11:45PM0.98m | 12:02PM1.30m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:58PM1.25m | 1:56AM0.85m | 2:06PM1.22m | 3:20AM0.85m | 3:17PM1.23m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:13AM0.28m | 5:04PM0.29m | 4:46AM0.37m | 5:55PM0.37m | 5:22AM0.46m | 6:55PM0.43m | 6:06AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.47m | 7:07AM0.58m | 9:23PM0.47m | 8:26AM0.60m | 10:27PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | S 11 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 5 |
40 | 82 | 69 | 49 | 37 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 1478 | 842 | 422 | 264 | 238 | 169 | 99 | 74 | 34 | 24 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 14 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 8 | S 11 |
86 | 16 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 61 | 90 | 94 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | — | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 4 | E 12 | S 15 | E 9 | S 11 | E 8 |
17 | — | 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 3 | SE 4 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 4 |
— | 49 | 201 | 1 | 10 | 1228 | 1737 | 1744 | 3160 | 1924 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 830 | 91 | 857 | 713 | 26 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 25 | 286 | 74 |
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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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