Surf Forecasts:
Bunbury Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, partner. Rusty here, lookin' at Bunbury Bay. We got a bit of a slow dance to start, but there's some real gems later on if you can wait.
Kicking things off on Monday morning the 27th of July, we got a clean 6ft swell out of the WSW with a 13-second period. Water's at a chilly 63°, which is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so grab the thick rubber. Wind's a light south-easterly cross-off, leaving the surface buttery. Wave energy's moderate (993), so not a massive push, but good fun for the beginners at this fairly consistent spot.
The real winner of the first week is shaping up to be Tuesday morning the 28th of July. Swell eases a bit to 5ft from the WSW, but the period jumps to a nice long 14 seconds – that's real groundswell. And the wind? Dead glassy with a light ESE offshore blow. It don't get much cleaner than that. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but a Tuesday mornin' is your best bet. Energy is still moderate (831), making for an easy paddle and long rides.
Now, for the experienced crew, circle Tuesday morning the 4th of August on your calendar. We're looking at a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period. That's proper energy from deep water. And with glassy conditions under a light SSW wind, the energy cranks up to a strong 1786. This is the kind of day that reminds you why you surf. Long, clean lines all the way.
The days in between are a mixed bag. The end of July and start of August see the swell bouncing between waist and head high, but the winds get a bit tricky, mostly cross or cross-on. Still, there are a few clean windows, like Sunday morning the 2nd of August with a 6ft swell and a light east cross-off, and the glassy Monday morning the 3rd of August with a solid 4ft groundswell. Both are solid options, but not the main event.
As we push into the second week, things get heavier. From about the 5th of August onward, the swell builds, but the north-westerly winds mess up the surface. By Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August, it's big and lumpy with strong cross-onshore winds. Wave energy is very strong (3176 to 5081), but with 8ft to 10ft of swell and that chop, it's a washing machine. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then we hit the biggest swell of the run. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August are pumping a massive 15ft to 16ft west swell with a moderate 13 to 16-second period. The wave energy is extreme (7240 to 8625). The wind is actually light and favorable, but that swell is way too big for this break. Expert-only, and even then, you better know what you're doing. After that, the size drops but the wind gets messy again, washing out the quality.
So there you have it. For a clean, fun session, hit Tuesday morning the 28th of July. For the experienced surfer lookin' for the best quality surf of the whole run, don't miss Tuesday morning the 4th of August. That's the one. Everything else is either small, wind-affected, or just plain too big.
Keep your head on a swivel.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 993 | 828 | 862 | 742 | 633 | 504 | 939 | 711 | 435 | 316 | 284 | 1081 | 1091 | 2735 | 4451 | 3268 | 2546 | 1832 | 1363 | 1206 | 777 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:25AM0.99m | 9:01AM1.00m | 9:35AM0.99m | 1:51AM0.60m | 10:09AM0.96m | 1:52AM0.61m | 10:42AM0.91m | 1:31AM0.63m | 11:14AM0.84m | 00:33AM0.67m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM0.30m | 5:38PM0.30m | 5:54PM0.31m | 6:07PM0.34m | 3:02AM0.60m | 6:09PM0.38m | 3:51AM0.59m | 6:04PM0.43m | 4:39AM0.58m | 6:04PM0.48m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 993 | 828 | 862 | 742 | 633 | 504 | 939 | 711 | 435 | 316 | 284 | 1081 | 1091 | 2735 | — | 3268 | 2546 | 1832 | 1363 | 1206 | 777 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 24 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | — | NNW 5 | — | WSW 20 | W 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 89 | 129 | 289 | — | 7 | — | 135 | 276 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 16 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 27 | 23 | 7 | 25 | 63 | 4451 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 65 | 3 | 184 | 224 | 367 | 638 | 1285 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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