Bunbury BP Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.31° S 115.64° E

Bunbury BP Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunbury BP Reef sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.8° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 6,349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 18th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
15
1.6
W
14
1.6
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.6
W
12
3
W
14
3.5
W
13
3.5
W
16
2.5
W
15
2.1
W
14
1.9
W
13
1.5
W
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
904
1057
902
564
784
3174
4364
5268
2725
1735
1303
764
454
613
521
534
633
530
507
572
742
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
15
W
5
SE
15
NNW
20
NNW
35
WNW
30
W
25
W
25
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
E
5
NNE
10
W
5
NNE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SE
10
SE
10
SW
10
E
Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
10:37AM1.02m
11:07AM0.94m
3:12AM0.62m
11:25AM0.84m
3:18AM0.65m
11:30AM0.75m
3:29AM0.70m
8:16AM0.70m
3:47AM0.75m
7:58AM0.70m
4:16AM0.80m
4:57AM0.85m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.36m
8:22PM0.44m
8:35PM0.51m
5:03AM0.64m
6:16PM0.53m
5:57AM0.67m
6:04PM0.50m
7:02AM0.70m
6:00PM0.46m
5:50PM0.41m
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5:28
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 mm
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7
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
13
13
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13
9
9
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13
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12
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11
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12
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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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