Surf Forecasts:
Zoo (Bull Bay) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. Honestly, there’s not a lot to get excited about here. The swell is hanging around, but the wind is pretty much a constant problem. We’ve got a consistent ESE swell direction, but it’s coming in with a short period of 8 seconds most of the time, which means weak, crumbly waves. The combined energy is mostly in the low to moderate range, sometimes hitting moderate (239 to 266), so don’t expect any real punch. The water temperature is 84°, which is about 1° warmer than usual, so pretty average for this time of year.
The best chance for a clean wave is Wednesday morning, 22 July. That’s when we get a glassy wind from the south at 3 mph, which is a rare treat. The swell is 4 ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (167). It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching around for something to ride. The crowds at Zoo (Bull Bay) are ‘sometimes’ there, so you might have a few mates out, but it won’t be packed. This is a reef break, so it handles the short period better than a beach, but the waves will be small and a bit ordinary. It’s not a standout, but it's the cleanest window in the whole 16 days.
After that, it’s a long slog. From Thursday 23 July all the way through to the end of the month, the wind is cross-onshore, mostly from the ESE at 6 to 16 mph, making everything choppy. The swell size fluctuates between 4 ft and 8 ft, but the period stays short, so it’s just messy. Scores are low, and the conditions are poor. There’s a bit of a bump on Friday 30 July with 8 ft swell and combined energy of 1269 in the morning, but the wind is 12 mph from the east, so it’s choppy and only for experienced surfers. That’s a heavy, windy mess, not a good day for paddling.
The first few days of August don’t bring much relief. The wind stays cross-onshore, and the swell is still around 5 ft to 8 ft, but the period is short. There’s a morning on Sunday 2 August with a light onshore wind, but the combined energy is weak (252), and it’s just not worth the drive. Overall, this is a pretty quiet run. Expect a gap of several days with no real quality surf. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the constant cross-onshore wind and modest swell. Hang tight, forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu 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 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 237 | 257 | 315 | 264 | 226 | 220 | 165 | 154 | 138 | 124 | 142 | 234 | 423 | 667 | 749 | 537 | 512 | 432 | 334 | 260 | 238 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:54PM0.28m | 1:34AM0.23m | 4:11PM0.29m | 2:26AM0.20m | 5:16PM0.29m | 3:40AM0.17m | 6:08PM0.30m | 4:52AM0.16m | 6:50PM0.31m | 5:50AM0.16m | 7:28PM0.32m | 6:37AM0.17m | 8:02PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.19m | 8:31AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.18m | 9:23AM0.08m | 00:40AM0.16m | 10:18AM0.07m | 1:25AM0.14m | 11:09AM0.05m | 1:54AM0.13m | 11:56AM0.04m | 2:19AM0.12m | 12:38PM0.02m | 2:43AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 237 | 2 | 315 | 264 | 226 | 220 | 165 | 2 | 138 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 749 | 537 | 512 | 432 | 334 | 1 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 257 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 154 | — | 124 | 142 | 234 | 423 | 667 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 260 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 487 | 487 | 17 | 719 | 780 | 2 | 2 | 487 | 2 | 487 | 786 | 32 | 786 | 802 | 32 | 792 | 803 | 17 | 792 | 487 | 17 |
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