Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bunbury Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is about 2°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year. Nothing wild, just a standard autumn chill.

The first few days are a write-off, unfortunately. We’ve got a big pulse of swell building from the 2nd of September through the 4th, but the wind is all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, and gusty. The swell is too big for the setup here anyway, with waves hitting 10ft on Friday afternoon, and the combined energy is pumping at 3769 (moderate to strong). But the quality is just not there. By Saturday the 5th, we’ve got a near gale cross-shore (31 mph) and a short-period 8-second chop. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Avoid.

We’ve got a gap from the 2nd to the 6th, but from Sunday the 6th, things start to clean up. The morning of the 6th is still marginal, with an 8ft WSW swell and cross-off wind, but it’s clean. By Monday the 7th, we’re onto something. The wind goes light offshore from the SE, with a 7ft W swell (16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell) and combined energy at 2410. The write-up says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and it’s true. That swell is a bit punchy, and with that long period, it’ll be lining up nicely at this fairly exposed spot. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few heads out, but it’s not a circus.

The standout window is Monday the 7th through to Wednesday the 9th. Tuesday the 8th is the pick of the bunch: offshore winds from the ESE, 7ft W swell (16-second period), and 2510 combined energy. Clean, strong, and consistent. Wednesday the 9th afternoon goes glassy with a 6ft W swell – that’s the session for a longboard or a mid-length if you want a smoother ride.

After the 9th, it drops off. Thursday the 10th is poor, with cross-on wind and the swell down to 4ft. The next solid window looks like Saturday the 12th morning, with a clean 7ft W swell (16-second period) and light offshore breeze. That’s a good one, but it’s a week out, so keep an eye on it. The 14th of September Monday morning is another glassy one, with 6ft WSW swell, but the direction is a little more cross-on in the afternoon.

The second week tails off into smaller, wind-affected waves. The 16th and 17th have some small 4ft – 4ft swell, but it’s mostly marginal or poor. If you’re keen, the 16th morning might offer a clean little wave, but it’s not a standout.

The real winner is the 7th to the 9th of September. Go then.

Rusty.

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