Bunbury BP Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.31° S 115.64° E

Bunbury BP Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunbury BP Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C
1.3° 

Bunbury BP Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bunbury BP Reef surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 5,268 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunbury BP Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Bunbury BP Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury BP Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 18th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 18th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury BP Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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(10 max)
0
0
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2
2
0
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
4
2
3
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
16
4
W
12
3.5
W
15
3
W
16
3
W
16
2.5
W
16
2.3
W
15
2.5
W
16
2.5
W
16
2.3
W
16
2.1
W
16
2
W
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
W
14
2.4
WSW
17
2.2
W
16
2.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4852
4319
5118
5081
4579
2987
2405
3345
3561
2702
2181
1960
1421
1257
966
1628
978
701
3202
2447
2386
Wind (km/h)
35
W
40
WSW
15
SW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
ESE
5
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
0
NW
5
SW
5
ENE
20
NNW
15
W
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:05AM0.58m
00:11AM0.72m
7:38AM0.56m
00:40AM0.75m
1:18AM0.77m
2:06AM0.77m
4:46AM0.77m
5:54AM0.80m
Low Tide
5:04PM0.44m
6:25AM0.55m
4:58PM0.39m
4:23PM0.35m
3:56PM0.31m
4:03PM0.28m
4:11PM0.27m
4:18PM0.26m
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
rain showers
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6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
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5:49
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
4
4
1
1
2
2
1
5
6
Temp °C
15
15
14
14
15
16
16
16
16
15
16
15
14
15
14
14
16
15
17
15
15
Feels °C
9
6
7
11
11
11
13
12
16
15
14
13
13
13
12
13
14
14
13
12
11
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Information about the Bunbury BP Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bunbury BP Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunbury BP Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunbury BP Reef 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 (Bunbury BP Reef) 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 Bunbury BP Reef 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.

Bunbury BP Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Perth South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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