Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Zoo (Bull Bay) area.
Right now, we are looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first week or so is looking pretty grim, with a long stretch of poor conditions. From now through to the end of August, the wind is mostly cross-onshore from the ESE, and the swell is short-period, weak stuff with combined energy mostly under 500 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real glimmer of hope pops up on Thursday, 27th August. We see the combined energy jump to 1105 (strong wave energy) with a 7ft swell from the ESE. The period is still short at 9 seconds, so it will be a bit ragged, but the morning has lighter winds from the SE at just 6 mph. It's not perfect, but it's the first proper pulse of energy.
Things stay messy through the end of the month. There are a couple of mornings where the wind swings onshore (SSE, 3 mph) on the 28th and 30th, but the swell drops off and the energy is weak, with values around 200 (weak). The afternoons are a write-off with thunderstorms and cross-onshore winds.
We slide into a real quiet patch from the 1st of September. The swell drops to 3ft and the period dips to 7 seconds. The combined energy falls below 100 (weak) by the 3rd. This is a definite lull.
Now, the standout. If you can hold out, Saturday morning, 5th September is looking very promising. The wind is forecast to go glassy from the SSE! That means clean, smooth conditions. We've got a solid 6ft swell from the ESE, but with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is 916 (strong), so there's plenty of push. The morning is glassy and the swell is solid—this is the best on offer. Be aware, though, that this is a reef break that can get crowded sometimes, so get in early. The morning of the 7th also has a similar 7ft swell from the ESE with energy at 906, but the cross-onshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph will chop it up. That Saturday morning is the one to circle on the calendar.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. There’s a brief pulse of energy on the 27th that’s worth a look, but the real gem is that glassy Saturday morning on the 5th of September. Get on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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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 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 226 | 270 | 270 | 327 | 409 | 500 | 477 | 616 | 616 | 423 | 360 | 202 | 197 | 291 | 257 | 307 | 298 | 207 | 245 | 251 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:26AM0.19m | 7:31PM0.34m | 7:04AM0.22m | 7:59PM0.35m | 7:40AM0.26m | 8:26PM0.36m | 8:17AM0.28m | 8:52PM0.36m | 8:55AM0.31m | 9:18PM0.35m | 9:35AM0.32m | 9:45PM0.33m | 10:18AM0.33m | 10:12PM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:22PM0.04m | 1:59AM0.11m | 1:02PM0.04m | 2:20AM0.11m | 1:40PM0.05m | 2:42AM0.11m | 2:17PM0.06m | 3:05AM0.10m | 2:57PM0.07m | 3:30AM0.09m | 3:38PM0.09m | 3:57AM0.08m | 4:23PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 191 | 226 | 270 | — | — | 409 | 500 | 477 | 489 | 489 | 423 | 360 | 202 | 197 | 291 | 257 | 1 | 298 | 207 | 1 | 251 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | NE 6 | — | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 270 | 327 | — | — | — | 616 | 616 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 307 | 2 | — | 245 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1118 | 443 | 17 | 811 | 443 | 17 | 786 | 598 | 2 | 792 | 443 | 2 | 831 | 443 | 2 | 792 | 443 | 2 | 792 | 443 | 17 |
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