Bunbury BP Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.31° S 115.64° E

Bunbury BP Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunbury BP Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C
1.3° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 6,283 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Monday (Aug 17) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
3
4
3
0
1
2
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
14
1.9
W
16
3
WNW
16
4
W
12
3
W
15
3
W
16
3
W
16
2.5
W
16
2.5
W
15
3
W
16
3
W
17
2.5
W
16
2.2
W
16
2.1
W
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.2
W
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
W
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1354
1928
4751
4248
4535
4769
4636
3479
3040
3769
4630
3258
2417
2153
1576
1421
1421
869
1315
859
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
45
NNW
40
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
SW
15
SW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
W
5
E
5
SE
10
SW
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:51PM0.67m
11:05AM0.58m
00:11AM0.72m
7:38AM0.56m
00:40AM0.75m
1:18AM0.77m
2:06AM0.77m
4:46AM0.77m
Low Tide
5:11PM0.46m
5:39AM0.52m
5:04PM0.44m
6:25AM0.55m
4:58PM0.39m
4:23PM0.35m
3:56PM0.31m
4:03PM0.28m
4:11PM0.27m
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:52
5:52
 mm
2
7
1
3
3
Temp °C
20
18
17
14
14
14
15
16
16
16
15
15
16
16
15
16
15
15
16
14
Feels °C
15
14
10
6
8
12
11
11
13
12
12
14
14
16
14
14
13
14
13
10
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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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