Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bunbury Bay (Bunbury-Bay) over the next couple of weeks.

The first thing you need to know is that it’s going to be a slow-burn start. The surf is going to be way too big for this spot for the first few days, which is a real shame because the winds are actually okay. We’re looking at a solid 13ft swell Saturday afternoon, with a 16-second period. That’s a whole lot of energy (8640) but it’s just too much juice for this break to handle. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so don’t even think about it.

Sunday brings a drop to 10ft, but the wind swings cross-on and it gets a bit choppy. The energy is still strong (3937), so it’s still a no-go. Monday is a mess with strong winds and rain, so just write that day off completely.

Tuesday the swell is still pushing 10ft with a long 16-second period. The energy is pumping at 4715, but again, it’s just too big. We need this thing to back off a bit.

The tide starts to turn on Wednesday morning. The swell drops to 6ft, but the wind is a bit awkward, so it’s only marginal. Thursday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The swell is still around 6ft from the WSW with a long 17-second period. The wind goes glassy, and the energy is still decent at 1978. That’s your first real window, and it looks clean. It's not a classic, but it's the best of the bunch up to this point.

Friday is a step down in size, around 5-6ft, but the wind is light and the conditions are still clean. It’s a bit average, but it’s surfable. Saturday morning is small, but the arvo looks glassy again with a clean 5ft. A fun little wave if you’re keen.

Then we get a bit of a wildcard. On Monday the 17th, the swell jumps right back up to 10ft with a long 16-second period and a huge energy reading of 5115. The wind is glassy in the morning, which makes it look tempting, but it’s just too big for this break again. It’s a promise of better things to come, but not for here.

After that, it all goes downhill. From the 18th through to the 23rd, we’ve got strong winds, rain, and a lot of onshore junk. The swell stays big and messy, with energy readings getting up to 12141 on the 19th. This is not surf for the average punter. The winds are howling, and it’s going to be a washing machine out there. Honestly, for a few of those days, the setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. You’d be mad to try and get a wave on a board.

The water is sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Not crazy cold, but enough to make you reach for a thicker suit.

So, the short version: the first real window for a clean wave is Thursday afternoon, but it’s not a standout. The glassy sessions on Saturday the 15th are your best bet for a fun, clean wave in the near term. The long-range stuff is a write-off. Keep your eye on the longer-term forecast, but right now, it’s all about picking the small windows in the middle of all that chaos.

Rusty.

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