Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 793 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zoo (Bull Bay) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 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 coming up.
First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch out of the gate is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry run with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is basically a write-off, with the wind blowing cross-onshore and the swell staying small and weak. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Sunday morning, the 26th of July. We’re looking at Zoo (Bull Bay). The swell is coming from the ESE at 6 ft, with a period of 8 seconds, giving it a combined energy of 656 (moderate). The wind is light from the SE, so it’s cross-on, but light enough to keep things from being a total mess. It’s still a marginal session, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is a reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but when it’s this small and short-period, it won’t have much push. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
The next window is early Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The swell drops back to 4 ft from the ESE, with a weak energy of 188. The wind is still cross-on from the ESE at 9 mph. It’s another poor outlook, and honestly, I wouldn’t get too excited.
The energy picks up again on the 30th of July, Thursday, with the swell hitting 7 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon. The period is 8-9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 932 (strong). That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind is getting stronger too – 12-16 mph from the ESE, cross-on. The water will be choppy and messy. For a reef break, it’s not the cleanest setup. The afternoon swell is over 8 ft, so that’s expert territory only.
The standout? The best of a bad bunch is on Friday, the 31st of July, morning. The swell is 8 ft from the ESE, period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1502 (very strong). The wind is lighter from the ESE at 9 mph, still cross-on. It’s still marginal, but that’s the most powerful swell we’ll see. The period is short, so the waves will be fat and a bit lumpy. Still, if you’re an expert and you’re desperate, that’s your window.
After that, it fades again. The 1st of August sees the swell drop to 6 ft, with weak energy. The 2nd of August has a better energy reading of 706 (moderate) in the morning, with a 6 ft ESE swell, but the wind is still cross-on.
The run ends on the 7th of August, Friday morning, with just 3 ft of swell and an energy of 84 (weak). It’s over.
So, the honest truth? Don’t hold your breath. The first week is a waste. The second week has a few pulses of energy, but the wind never plays ball. The best bet is the morning of the 31st of July, but it’s still not pretty. This is a tough stretch for Zoo.
Keep your head up, the forecasts can always change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 99 | 107 | 168 | 302 | 500 | 660 | 489 | 500 | 413 | 376 | 292 | 238 | 204 | 220 | 193 | 188 | 196 | 188 | 234 | 310 | 336 |
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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 | cross | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 99 | 1 | — | — | — | 660 | 489 | — | 413 | 280 | — | 238 | 204 | 1 | 193 | — | — | 188 | — | — | 336 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 107 | 168 | 302 | 500 | 1 | 1 | 500 | — | 376 | 292 | — | — | 220 | — | 188 | 196 | — | 234 | 310 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 792 | 443 | 32 | 786 | 443 | 2 | 823 | 443 | 17 | 773 | 443 | 32 | 487 | 487 | 32 | 773 | 443 | 17 | 792 | 662 | 32 |
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