Bunbury BP Reef surfForecast / WA – Perth South / Australia

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Bunbury BP Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunbury BP Reef sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Bunbury BP Reef surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, W swell with 8,337 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Friday (May 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury BP Reef in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
13
2.2
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
3
WNW
8
4
W
10
5
W
13
2.5
W
13
2
W
12
1.4
W
13
1.4
W
14
1.9
WNW
6
2.5
W
8
3.5
W
15
3.5
W
13
3
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2171
1604
805
418
279
187
341
304
273
858
3031
8337
2347
1136
704
757
284
811
5037
4637
2587
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
40
NW
55
W
55
W
35
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
5
N
15
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:00AM1.04m
8:29AM1.08m
8:59AM1.10m
9:28AM1.10m
9:56AM1.10m
10:23AM1.08m
Low Tide
5:11PM0.49m
5:41PM0.45m
6:14PM0.42m
6:48PM0.40m
7:25PM0.38m
8:02PM0.38m
8:40PM0.39m
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clear
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
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5:19
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
1
1
9
5
3
8
1
1
2
8
1
1
19
Temp °C
17
18
16
15
15
15
15
19
19
17
15
14
16
17
15
16
17
18
18
18
17
12
12
12
13
13
13
12
16
12
9
5
4
11
12
14
13
11
12
12
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
2.5
W
13
2
W
12
1.4
W
13
Energy kJ
418
279
187
341
304
273
2347
1136
704
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
N
5
0.2
WSW
20
Energy kJ
2
80
17
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
17
0.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
13
2.2
W
13
1.7
W
12
0.4
N
3
3
WNW
8
4
W
10
5
W
13
0.4
E
3
1.4
W
14
1.9
WNW
6
2.5
W
8
3.5
W
15
3.5
W
13
3
W
13
Energy kJ
2171
1604
805
3
858
3031
8337
2
757
284
811
5037
4637
2587
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
Distance (km)
1283
86
246
2
0
0
0
0
173
1627
1627
2104
2
0
1
121
246
214
214
246
214
Best forecast wave conditions in Perth South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
6
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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