Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it, just for Zoo (Bull Bay).
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim if you're chasing a wave. The first solid recommendation isn't until the 30th of July, so we've got a long, flat, choppy dry spell to sit through first. From the 17th right up to the 29th, it's mostly a write-off. Wind is glued to the East-Southeast, blowing cross-onshore, and the ocean is just a mess of chop. You’ll see a few pulses of swell, around 5ft to 7ft, but with that cross-on wind and a short period of 8 to 9 seconds, the quality is just not there. It’s the kind of stuff that leaves you paddling for nothing.
The real standout, the only one worth marking on the calendar, is the morning of Friday, the 31st of July. The swell is pumping up to 8ft from the ESE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a hefty 1692, so there's some serious power moving through, but remember, that's a lot of water. At 8ft, this is expert territory only – beginners are going to get worked. The wind is a gentle breeze from the ESE, so it's still cross-on, but it's light enough that it shouldn't totally ruin the shape. The wave comment still says "marginal," but it's the best call we've got.
For the rest of July, the 30th has a morning with 8ft from the ESE and a light breeze from the SE, which is an improvement. The energy is moderate at 756, but it's still a cross-on setup.
I’ll be honest, for a reef break that's "fairly consistent," this is a rough run. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But all that onshore wind is just killing it. Honestly, if you look at the afternoons with that strong ESE breeze and 7ft swell, it’s more of a kite surfer's scene than a paddle surfer's. The waves will be there, but they'll be blown out.
So, if you're an expert and you're desperate, maybe check the 31st of July. Otherwise, keep the board in the garage and wait for the forecasts to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | 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 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 538 | 732 | 859 | 676 | 732 | 541 | 537 | 455 | 409 | 339 | 370 | 379 | 361 | 361 | 370 | 237 | 248 | 264 | 183 | 213 | 310 |
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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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:28AM0.27m | 11:49PM0.34m | 12:29PM0.27m | 00:24AM0.31m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:47AM0.10m | 5:14PM0.10m | 6:26AM0.11m | 6:11PM0.14m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 732 | 707 | — | 732 | 541 | 423 | 455 | 409 | 339 | 370 | 379 | 361 | 361 | 370 | 237 | 2 | 264 | 183 | 2 | 310 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 538 | — | 859 | 676 | — | — | 537 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 248 | 1 | 1 | 213 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 831 | 667 | 32 | 487 | 443 | 32 | 831 | 487 | 17 | 487 | 443 | 17 | 831 | 443 | 2 | 487 | 93 | 17 | 786 | 662 | 32 |
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