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Bowes Rivermouth surf break

Bowes Rivermouth surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 AWST
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Bowes Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bowes Rivermouth sea temperature is
19.1° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bowes Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Bowes Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bowes Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 21st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bowes Rivermouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
0
1
2
0
0
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0
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2
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
3
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)191716151515161615151515141414131312121816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1769167791295410871717277242045187477037202822230126801822128598074080612382166
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
15
S
10
ESE
10
E
20
S
15
ESE
15
E
15
SE
5
NNW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossglassoncross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:48AM
0.71
6:54AM
0.72
7:54AM
0.71
8:47AM
0.69
9:33AM
0.65
11:53PM
0.37
10:15AM
0.60
11:54PM
0.42
10:52AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:21PM
0.03
3:59PM
0.01
4:32PM
0.01
4:59PM
0.04
5:19PM
0.08
5:28PM
0.13
3:16AM
0.33
5:25PM
0.17
4:20AM
0.31
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45
Sunset6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--
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Rain (mm)
----815322------123-31
Temp. °C211921211918181716171616171519201617181715
Feels °C (?)20191717171413131414131314101518131513118
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for WA - North West

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Bowes Rivermouth (light winds from the WNW at Geraldton Airport 50 km from Bowes Rivermouth). 1.4m 14s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.7m 19s long period groundswell from the SW and a 0.6m 12s groundswell from the WSW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 37 minutes ago Bowes Rivermouth
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50 km away, 1 h 37 min ago

17 km/h
WNW
0.0
19.1
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Bowes Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bowes Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bowes Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bowes Rivermouth surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bowes Rivermouth) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bowes Rivermouth may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in North West WA? If you are looking for accommodation near Bowes Rivermouth, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North West WA, consider staying in Geraldton which is 47 km (29 miles) away.

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