
Surf Forecasts:
Bunbury Bay surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 6,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunbury Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury Bay 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 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | W 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1809 | 1127 | 564 | 522 | 2539 | 4540 | 5535 | 3135 | 1735 | 1172 | 669 | 492 | 507 | 802 | 731 | 742 | 632 | 1074 | 1049 | 862 | 731 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | |
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:31 | |
mm | 11 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
1809 | 1127 | 564 | 522 | — | — | — | — | 1735 | 1172 | 669 | 492 | 507 | — | 731 | 742 | 632 | 1074 | 1049 | 862 | 731 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | WNW 7 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | 88 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 7 | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 |
— | — | — | 47 | 2539 | 4540 | 5535 | 3135 | — | — | — | — | — | 802 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 96 | 180 | 224 | 638 | 246 | 213 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 213 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Bunbury Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bunbury Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunbury Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunbury Bay 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 Bay) 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 Bay 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.
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