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Bunbury Bay surfForecast / WA – Perth South / Australia
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Bunbury Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunbury Bay sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Bunbury Bay surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, W swell with 13,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, gales from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | W 15 | W 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | |
181 | 341 | 243 | 696 | 6579 | 13350 | 11793 | 4323 | 2293 | 1155 | 653 | 458 | 900 | 418 | 669 | 2089 | 516 | 503 | 817 | 778 | 860 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:29AM1.08m | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:28AM1.10m | 9:56AM1.10m | 10:23AM1.08m | 10:50AM1.06m | 11:20AM1.02m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.42m | 6:48PM0.40m | 7:25PM0.38m | 8:02PM0.38m | 8:40PM0.39m | 9:16PM0.41m | |||||||||||||||
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
5:17 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | |
— | — | 2 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | — | W 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
181 | 341 | 243 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 154 | 900 | 418 | 669 | — | 273 | 496 | 817 | 778 | 860 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 24 |
80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | 269 | — | — | 516 | 503 | 122 | 42 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | NE 3 | NW 4 | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 13 | 696 | 6579 | 13350 | 11793 | 4323 | 2293 | 1155 | 653 | 458 | — | 2 | 23 | 2089 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 65 | 118 | 172 | 1627 | 1741 | 1961 | 1285 | 2600 | 3 | 154 | 486 | 213 | 492 | 700 | 3 | 638 | 85 | 3 | 85 | 506 |
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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.
Bunbury Bay is 3 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.












