Surf Forecasts:
Ulla surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ulla this week:
The surf forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 71 | 100 | 115 | 136 | 140 | 181 | 232 | 404 | 243 | 297 | 157 | 79 | 44 | 40 | 23 | 45 | 38 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:40PM1.49m | 3:57AM1.52m | 4:22PM1.40m | 4:46AM1.38m | 5:12PM1.32m | 5:50AM1.27m | 6:20PM1.27m | 7:15AM1.21m | 7:46PM1.27m | 8:42AM1.23m | 9:03PM1.34m | 9:45AM1.30m | 9:57PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM0.26m | 9:49PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.42m | 10:36PM0.50m | 11:04AM0.58m | 11:36PM0.61m | 12:08PM0.70m | 1:01AM0.68m | 1:37PM0.75m | 2:36AM0.67m | 3:00PM0.71m | 3:44AM0.58m | 3:56PM0.62m | 4:32AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | N 9 | W 11 | NNW 8 | WSW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 6 | 136 | 140 | 181 | 82 | 404 | 33 | 297 | 157 | 79 | 44 | 40 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 17 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 8 | W 11 | NW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 10 | 51 | 56 | 52 | — | 27 | 33 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 11 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | WSW 9 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 9 | — | WSW 8 | — | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 71 | 100 | 115 | 6 | 39 | — | 232 | 86 | 243 | 2 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 17 | 45 | 38 | 22 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 716 | 718 | 590 | 688 | 708 | 35 | 25 | 708 | 828 | 35 | 749 | 0 | 772 | 866 | 459 | 670 | 670 | 631 | 648 | 687 | 82 |
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Information about the Ulla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ulla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ulla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ulla 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 (Ulla) 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 Ulla 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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