Surf Forecasts:
Clovelly Bombie surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with SSE 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 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 1.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clovelly Bombie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. For the first few days, it’s pretty flat and unimpressive. There’s really nothing worth paddling out for until we get a bit further into the run. The wait might feel long, but hang in there.
Clovelly Bombie is the only spot on the menu, and it’s an inconsistent, advanced reef set-up that rarely fires. For the first week, you’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. Saturday the 22nd has a 1ft NE windswell with a short 6-second period and light winds from the west that will keep things clean in the morning, but there’s just no power – the combined energy is a measly 6. The afternoon turns choppy with a cross-onshore breeze. Sunday the 23rd morning sees a tiny 1ft SSE groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is still weak at 63. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
Monday the 24th morning offers a 3ft NE swell with a 5-second period and a light northerly breeze – clean but weak, with energy at 59. Tuesday the 25th is not worth it, and Wednesday the 26th morning shows a slight improvement: a 4ft ENE swell with an 8-second period, light offshore wind from the west, and clean conditions. The energy bumps up to 171, so it’s surfable but still very ordinary.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th have similar stories – 3ft swells with clean windows in the mornings, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing. The weekend of the 29th and 30th remains poor, with onshore winds and small, lumpy waves.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window is on the 1st of September – Tuesday afternoon. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy hits 363. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NW, making for clean conditions. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real taste of decent, surfable waves.
But the true highlight is on the 4th of September – Friday. This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a solid 10ft SSE swell with an 8-second period and a combined energy reading of 1287 – that’s strong and powerful. The wind is light and offshore from the NW in the afternoon, so expect clean, lined-up sets. This is excellent surf, but it’s big – over 8ft – so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the beach. The long-period nature of the swell (8 seconds is moderate) should give it decent shape, but at this size at the Bombie, it’s going to be a heavy, expert-only affair. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect a few other keen locals on it.
After that, the 5th and 6th of September drop back to small, ordinary conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The 1st of September offers a decent, clean session, but the real standout is the 4th of September – a powerful, clean, big-wave day for the crew who know what they’re doing. Keep an eye on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | SSE 17 | NE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
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18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 54 | 20 | 16 | 38 | 39 | 82 | 30 | 172 | 136 | 171 | 229 | 95 | 103 | 108 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:46AM0.84m | 4:00PM1.27m | 4:56AM0.87m | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:49AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.39m | 6:30AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | 7:07AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:40PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:01AM0.55m | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:55AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 4 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 220 | 95 | 202 | 123 | 92 | 82 | 30 | 25 | 136 | 171 | 140 | 95 | 103 | 108 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | S 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 16 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
2 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 153 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 62 | 40 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 29 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 9 | S 6 | S 12 | SSE 17 | — | E 14 | ENE 8 | — | S 18 | NE 9 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 54 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 6 | 21 | — | 21 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | NE 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | — | W 2 | E 2 | — |
1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 20 | 16 | 38 | 39 | — | — | 172 | — | — | 229 | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 210 | 208 | 300 | 35 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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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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