Bunbury BP Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.31° S 115.64° E

Bunbury BP Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunbury BP Reef sea temperature is
17.1°C
0.6° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with 8,308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 20th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 19th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
18
2.1
WNW
18
3.5
WNW
9
4.5
W
14
3.5
W
13
2.3
W
13
1.6
W
12
1.5
W
13
1.8
WSW
16
1.8
W
15
1.7
W
15
1.5
W
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
2552
1895
8308
4607
1756
771
806
1602
1450
1386
1019
724
980
780
538
424
263
431
419
384
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
NW
40
NW
50
W
30
W
20
SW
10
SSW
5
W
5
NE
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SE
15
S
25
S
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
SE
20
SSW
20
WSW
5
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
00:59AM0.72m
1:45AM0.69m
2:57AM0.67m
5:06AM0.67m
11:33PM0.57m
6:18AM0.69m
11:03PM0.55m
7:10AM0.71m
10:42PM0.55m
7:57AM0.72m
9:24PM0.57m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.24m
3:04PM0.24m
3:12PM0.24m
3:59AM0.67m
3:08PM0.25m
11:49PM0.57m
2:41PM0.26m
00:59AM0.53m
2:43PM0.28m
1:45AM0.48m
2:57PM0.31m
2:27AM0.43m
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6:09
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 mm
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Temp °C
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21
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Feels °C
16
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8
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11
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16
14
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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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