Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 714 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Zoo (Bull Bay). It’s the only break in the forecast, so we’re working with what we’ve got. And I’ll level with you – it’s a long, tough stretch. The swell is coming from the ESE, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore from the SE or ESE, keeping the waves bumpy and chopped up. There’s really no session that screams “go now.”
Starting from Thursday the 23rd of July, the surf is small and weak. Swell heights are around 3ft to 5ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is low to moderate – we’re seeing values like 100 to 285 (weak to moderate). The wind is a constant cross-onshore breeze, so the surface is messy. The water is 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Things pick up a bit on the 30th of July and into the 31st. The swell builds to 7ft to 8ft, with the period stretching to 9 seconds. The combined energy really spikes – on the morning of the 31st we’re looking at 1502 (very strong energy). That’s a lot of power, but the wind is still cross-onshore from the ESE at 9 to 15 mph. For a reef break, that’s a real bummer. The waves will be big and powerful, but they’ll be ugly. It’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not going to be a classic session.
The first week of August is more of the same. Swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, but the wind refuses to cooperate. The best chance you’ve got is the morning of the 5th of August, when the wind drops to 3 mph from the SE. The swell is 7ft with a 9-second period, which is still a big, heavy reef wave. The combined energy is 812 (very strong). It’s still cross-on, but the lighter wind means the surface might be a little less messy. Still, it’s only for experienced surfers.
Honestly, this is a tough outlook. The reef at Zoo wants to work, but the wind is just never right. The biggest, most powerful swell hits on the 31st of July morning, but it’s a messy, challenging beast. For beginners, the whole 16 days is a no-go. For kitesurfers, the cross-onshore wind and building swell on the 30th and 31st could be fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s mostly a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 99 | 104 | 168 | 336 | 500 | 623 | 466 | 434 | 403 | 315 | 285 | 204 | 191 | 220 | 193 | 193 | 202 | 207 | 199 | 222 | 234 |
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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-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:08PM0.30m | 4:52AM0.16m | 6:50PM0.31m | 5:50AM0.16m | 7:28PM0.32m | 6:37AM0.17m | 8:02PM0.34m | 7:17AM0.19m | 8:34PM0.35m | 7:55AM0.21m | 9:03PM0.36m | 8:33AM0.23m | 9:32PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.07m | 1:25AM0.14m | 11:09AM0.05m | 1:54AM0.13m | 11:56AM0.04m | 2:19AM0.12m | 12:38PM0.02m | 2:43AM0.11m | 1:17PM0.02m | 3:07AM0.11m | 1:54PM0.02m | 3:32AM0.12m | 2:31PM0.04m | 3:57AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 623 | 466 | — | 403 | 315 | 285 | 204 | — | — | 193 | — | — | 207 | — | — | 234 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 99 | 104 | 168 | 336 | 500 | — | — | 434 | — | — | — | — | 191 | 220 | — | 193 | 202 | — | 199 | 222 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 810 | 662 | 32 | 786 | 443 | 32 | 810 | 443 | 2 | 773 | 487 | 17 | 487 | 487 | 32 | 773 | 443 | 17 | 804 | 443 | 32 |
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