Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Bunbury Bay over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a slow start this week, but don’t write it off just yet. The real juice starts to build from Monday the 6th, and honestly, that’s where you wanna be looking if you’ve got a wetsuit and some patience.

Alright, let’s roll through it. Sunday the 5th is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell pushing in from the WSW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a paltry 527. That’s nothin’. On top of that, the wind is a light cross-onshore, and the water is sitting at 62.6°, which is 3.8° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll be reaching for the thick rubber if you even bother paddling out. I wouldn’t bother.

Now, Monday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps up to a solid 6.9 ft in the morning, pushing 7.5 ft by the afternoon, both from the west. The period is a proper 15 to 16 seconds, so there’s some grunt behind it. The combined energy rockets up over 2000 – that’s moderate wave energy and it feels good. The wind turns offshore out of the SE at 12 mph by the afternoon, cleaning it right up. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Monday afternoon at Bunbury Bay is the pick. It’s a bit too big for the beginners at over 7.5 ft, but for the experienced crew, this is gonna be firing. Keep an eye on the tide, but the conditions are set to be excellent.

Tuesday the 7th keeps the good times rolling with a 6.9 ft west swell in the morning and a light offshore breeze out of the ESE at 6 mph. Another clean morning session for the advanced surfers. The afternoon sees a slight drop and the wind swings cross-shore, so it gets a bit wonky, but the morning is gold.

Wednesday the 8th hangs in there with 6.2 ft to 7.2 ft of west swell, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the north and then west, which messes up the surface. It’s still a big swell, but the quality drops off. For experienced guys who don't mind a little bump, it's still rideable, but not the best of the run.

Thursday the 9th takes another step down. The swell drops to 6.6 ft, the period shortens a bit, and the cross-onshore wind builds to 9 mph. It gets choppy. The energy is still moderate, around 1689, but the conditions are just marginal.

Friday the 10th is a mess. The swell backs right off to 3.6 ft in the morning, and by the afternoon the wind is howling from the WSW at 16 mph, lumping it right up. Not one for the surfboard. If you’ve got a kite, the afternoon onshore wind and messy 5.2 ft swell might be more your thing than a paddle.

Saturday the 11th brings back some hope. The swell rebounds to 7.2 ft to 7.5 ft out of the WSW, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the south at 9 to 12 mph. It’s clean again, and the energy is strong. Another solid option for the more experienced surfers.

Now, Sunday the 12th is a beauty. We’ve got a 6.9 ft swell in the morning from the WSW, but the period stretches out to a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the ESE at just 3 mph, creating glassy conditions. The combined energy hits 2945, which is the highest of the whole run. This is a top contender. Keep in mind that long period swell like this can steepen up at a beach break, but at Bunbury Bay it should hold some nice lines. The afternoon stays clean with a lighter 5.9 ft swell.

Monday the 13th is a treat for the kids and beginners. The swell drops to a manageable 3.9 ft in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s 3.6 ft with glassy conditions – dead calm wind. The period is still a lovely 16 to 18 seconds. If you just want a peaceful, clean paddle with small waves, Monday arvo is your session. Not a standout for power, but for pure, glassy fun, it’s lovely.

The second week starts to fade. From Tuesday the 14

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