Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 (Aug 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. 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+) | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, ol' Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cookin' for the next couple of weeks based on what's on the table.
Right off the bat, I'll be straight with ya – the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off for decent surf. From now through the 21st of August, it's mostly cross-onshore breezes messing things up, with the swell staying short and choppy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so the wetsuit situation is business as usual. We do have a glimmer of hope starting Sunday afternoon, the 16th of August, but it's nothing to write home about. Things stay marginal until we hit a sweet spot late in the run.
The real standout, the one you wanna circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 26th of August. The swell pushes up to a solid 7ft to 7ft from the ESE, and the wind is forecast to be glassy all day. That's right, glassy – dead calm airs. That's a rare gift. The wave energy will be strong (589 to 671), and while the period is only 9 seconds, the clean conditions will make all the difference. This is the best shot we've got for some proper, clean waves. The Thursday after looks a bit junky again with the cross-onshore picking up, so don't sleep on that Wednesday window.
Zoo (Bull Bay) is our only option here. It's a reef break, so it handles swell well. Inconsistent is its nature, but when it's on, it's on. For that Wednesday (26th August), you'll be looking at some good, clean drops. The rest of the time? It's mostly a blown-out mess or too small to be worth paddling out for.
So, to sum it up: suffer through the crud for the next week or so, maybe sneak a look on the 17th if you're desperate, but be ready to pounce on Wednesday the 26th. That's your window.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun 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 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 238 | 277 | 285 | 639 | 847 | 969 | 1197 | 937 | 672 | 426 | 372 | 336 | 322 | 294 | 318 | 222 | 341 | 307 | 250 | 245 | 284 |
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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 | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:56PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.31m | 10:29PM0.35m | 10:57AM0.31m | 10:58PM0.31m | 11:47AM0.30m | 11:24PM0.27m | 12:45PM0.29m | 11:47PM0.23m | 1:57PM0.27m | 00:05AM0.19m | 3:24PM0.27m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.05m | 4:16AM0.09m | 4:08PM0.08m | 4:47AM0.09m | 4:56PM0.12m | 5:18AM0.09m | 5:48PM0.15m | 5:50AM0.09m | 6:55PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.09m | 8:50PM0.18m | 7:12AM0.09m | |||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 953 | 937 | 672 | 426 | 372 | 336 | 322 | 294 | 318 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 284 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | E 12 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 16 | 27 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 238 | 277 | 285 | 639 | 847 | 969 | 1197 | — | — | — | — | 75 | 45 | 54 | — | 222 | 341 | 307 | 250 | 245 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 831 | 1000 | 32 | 792 | 1038 | 32 | 719 | 443 | 2 | 443 | 2 | 2 | 786 | 786 | 32 | 724 | 786 | 32 | 443 | 1040 | 32 |
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