Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with 708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zoo (Bull Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zoo (Bull Bay) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next couple weeks. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but the wind and swell direction have been fighting us. The overall picture is a lot of choppy, cross-onshore days with weak, short-period swell – not the kind of stuff that gets you stoked. There’s a tiny window mid-week, but most of the run is a bust.
The first real chance comes on Wednesday morning, July 22. The wind goes glass – just 3 mph from the south – and that’s a game changer. You’ll see 4 ft of ESE swell at 8 seconds. The combined energy reads 234 (moderate), so there’s some juice, but the short period means it’ll be a bit mushy and fat on the reef. Still, with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and rideable. Crowds are possible here – it’s a spot that can get busy, so getting out early is key. This is the standout of the whole outlook, but it’s a one-morning deal. The afternoon turns cross-onshore with a risk of thunderstorms, so hit it early.
After that, it’s a long stretch of nothing special. Saturday July 25 morning brings a bigger 7 ft ESE swell (combined energy 1194 – strong), but the wind is cross-onshore from the east at 6 mph, and the period’s still 8 seconds. That’s a lot of jumbled power – better for kite surfing than paddling, if you ask me. Same story on Friday July 31 morning and afternoon: 7–7 ft of ESE swell with cross-onshore breeze, though the period improves to 9 seconds, giving a bit more shape. Still, the wind ruins it.
The rest of the forecast is a mix of cross-onshore winds, short periods, and poor surf. There’s a gap of several days – from July 23 through the end of the month – where nothing really lines up. The last week of July into early August looks marginal at best, with persistent cross-onshore flow and fading swell. If you’re keen, the Wednesday glass-off is your only real option. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 602 | 466 | 423 | 287 | 334 | 361 | 306 | 323 | 323 | 232 | 232 | 145 | 131 | 120 | 193 | 302 | 458 | 708 | 657 | 500 | 381 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:37PM0.28m | 00:58AM0.27m | 2:54PM0.28m | 1:34AM0.23m | 4:11PM0.29m | 2:26AM0.20m | 5:16PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.17m | 6:08PM0.30m | 4:52AM0.16m | 6:50PM0.31m | 5:50AM0.16m | 7:28PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05AM0.11m | 7:22PM0.17m | 7:46AM0.10m | 9:03PM0.19m | 8:31AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.18m | 9:23AM0.08m | 00:40AM0.16m | 10:18AM0.07m | 1:25AM0.14m | 11:09AM0.05m | 1:54AM0.13m | 11:56AM0.04m | 2:19AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 477 | 466 | 423 | 287 | 334 | 361 | 306 | — | 323 | 232 | 2 | 145 | 131 | 1 | — | — | — | 551 | 537 | 500 | 381 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 602 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 323 | 4 | — | 232 | 4 | 1 | 120 | 193 | 302 | 458 | 708 | 657 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 952 | 443 | 2 | 792 | 443 | 17 | 786 | 443 | 2 | 2 | 487 | 2 | 792 | 662 | 32 | 786 | 443 | 32 | 792 | 443 | 17 |
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