Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty.

Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Bunbury Bay. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that look pretty special.

The first real sniff of action comes in on Sunday the 19th, but it's a bit of a messy one. We've got a 7ft west swell rolling in, but it's coming with a cross-on breeze and a fair bit of chop, so honestly, it's looking more like a paddle out of frustration than a session to remember. The swell drops a touch on Monday morning the 20th to 4ft, swinging around to the WSW, and the wind goes glassy. That's a nice morning for a beginner to get a few small, clean ones with the period at 13 seconds, giving the waves a bit of shape. The energy is moderate (518). The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern builds through the week. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd see the swell holding steady around 4ft to 5ft from the WSW, and we get a clean run with light cross-offshore winds. Wednesday afternoon is the pick of this early run, with the swell pushing 5ft, a 15-second period, and the energy jumping up to 773 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off, so you're looking at clean, lined-up waves. Keep in mind this spot can get a few people, so you might have some company.

Thursday the 23rd stays small and clean, but by Friday the 24th, the wind picks up onshore and the swell drops to under 3ft, pretty much killing the vibe. That poor run hangs around for a few days. There's a notable gap here with no real recommendations until the following week.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Late in the forecast window, we've got a couple of absolute standouts, but you need to be an experienced surfer. On the 31st of July, Friday morning, the forecast is showing a massive 10ft west swell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 5305 (very strong). This is a proper groundswell with heaps of power. However, the buzzer is that it's predicted to be too big for this break. Bunbury Bay is a beginner-friendly spot, and at 10ft, it's going to be washing over the reef and closing out. This is expert-only territory, and even then, you'd need to be very wary. The same goes for Saturday the 1st of August, with another 12ft to 10ft west swell.

The true standout, the one I'm circling on the calendar, is Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning looks sensational. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the WSW, with a 15-second period and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is still strong at 2510. This is the sweet spot. It's still big enough to be for experienced surfers only, but it's not the insane, dangerous size of the days before. The wind is clean, the swell direction is perfect for the break, and you'll have long, powerful sets. If you've got the skills, this is the session to chase.

So, for the beginner, the best window is Monday the 20th and Wednesday the 22nd of July. For the experienced crew, keep your eyes on Sunday the 2nd of August. It's a long way out, so the forecast could change, but it's looking like a cracker.

Rusty.

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