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
19.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury BP Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
2
1
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
W
18
0.7
W
18
0.9
W
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
W
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
W
13
0.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1277
735
515
313
303
303
237
307
307
422
1003
743
754
744
828
734
845
714
563
350
282
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
N
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
WSW
5
ESE
0
SSW
15
WSW
10
ESE
10
N
5
WSW
5
SE
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
5
SE
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:35AM0.68m
8:53AM1.11m
9:27AM1.15m
10:02AM1.16m
10:38AM1.14m
11:12AM1.09m
11:45AM1.03m
12:14PM0.94m
Low Tide
1:40AM0.68m
5:44PM0.38m
6:58PM0.34m
8:04PM0.32m
9:05PM0.31m
10:05PM0.33m
11:01PM0.37m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
Temp °C
14
15
16
16
17
18
17
18
19
17
18
20
18
18
20
18
19
23
18
20
25
11
13
14
16
15
16
15
18
17
15
16
17
17
17
18
16
16
20
14
17
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
W
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
W
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1
W
13
0.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
1277
735
515
313
303
303
237
176
176
422
1003
743
754
744
828
734
845
714
563
350
282
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
0.2
W
22
0.2
W
21
0.4
W
20
0.7
W
18
0.7
W
18
0.9
WSW
12
Energy kJ
11
36
36
119
307
307
193
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
58
58
0
58
2
0
0
2
0
64
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Perth South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
5
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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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