Bunbury BP Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.31° S 115.64° E

Bunbury BP Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 9,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s 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 5.0m 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 19th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. 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
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
W
18
1
W
18
3.5
WNW
9
5
W
14
3.5
W
13
2.3
W
13
1.7
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
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
307
606
1853
9208
4677
1756
855
771
1643
1489
1386
1019
734
1127
874
515
418
258
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
N
25
WNW
40
NW
45
WNW
30
W
20
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SE
15
S
25
S
15
SE
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:22AM0.74m
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
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
part cloud
clear
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
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6:13
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
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6:08
6:09
6:10
6:10
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6:13
6:13
 mm
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2
1
1
Temp °C
17
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20
16
16
17
17
16
16
15
16
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18
14
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18
16
Feels °C
17
15
15
8
8
11
13
15
14
14
14
14
12
13
13
10
15
15
13
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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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