
Surf Forecasts:
Bunbury Bay surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, W swell with 3,762 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s 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 (Oct 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
384 | 242 | 121 | 87 | 190 | 191 | 378 | 281 | 265 | 457 | 1643 | 2137 | 3329 | 2650 | 1860 | 1484 | 990 | 683 | 775 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19PM0.79m | 11:00AM0.29m | 10:44PM0.78m | 11:04AM0.26m | 11:09PM0.76m | 11:35PM0.74m | 00:05AM0.71m | 00:43AM0.67m | 10:33PM0.62m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25AM0.27m | 9:42AM0.26m | 1:19PM0.24m | 1:34PM0.24m | 1:19PM0.24m | 12:36PM0.26m | 11:42PM0.61m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 13 |
384 | 242 | 121 | 36 | — | 191 | 378 | 281 | 265 | 457 | 1643 | 2137 | 3329 | 2650 | 1860 | 1484 | 990 | 683 | 775 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 12 | — | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | W 18 |
— | — | — | 87 | — | 60 | 82 | 153 | 186 | 314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 158 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WSW 19 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 |
— | — | — | — | — | 30 | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | NNE 5 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 13 | 37 | — | 190 | — | — | — | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 512 | 145 | 172 | 85 | 421 | 1627 | 78 | 145 | 119 | 96 | 213 | 85 | 0 | 59 | 85 | 0 | 147 | 1627 | 119 |
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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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