Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Bunbury Bay has got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, so strap in.

First off, the water’s sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want that thick wetsuit for sure.

We’ve got a long period groundswell rolling in right from the get-go, but the conditions are touch and go. Thursday morning sees a clean 4ft W swell with a very long 15-second period. The wind is a light cross-off, which will keep the surface tidy, though the combined wave energy is on the weaker side (736). Thursday afternoon cleans right up with glassy conditions and a similar 4ft swell – that’s your best bet for a quiet, fun paddle on a beginner-friendly wave.

Friday gets messy. The swell picks up a bit but the wind turns onshore and it gets choppy, with the energy jumping way up (1257 to 1497) but the quality drops right off. Saturday and Sunday look pretty poor – onshore winds and lumpy conditions as the swell builds to 7ft. That’s getting a bit much for the beginners, and the onshore breeze is just gonna chop it up.

Now, Monday the 14th is a real standout for the crew who can handle it. We’ve got a clean 7ft W swell (14 secs) with glassy conditions and zero wind on the morning. The energy is strong (1715), and it’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle – long period groundswell, no wind, and a clean face. Tuesday the 15th is also a cracker, with a clean 6ft W swell and offshore ESE wind at 3 mph. It’s clean as a whistle and the energy is solid (1411). Another great morning session for the experienced crew.

After that, we hit a flat and windy spell from Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th – onshore winds, messy, and dropping swell. A real write-off. Then Saturday the 19th throws a curveball – a massive 15ft swell rolls in, but it’s way too big for this break. The energy is immense (7582), but you’d be mad to paddle out unless you’re after a washing machine ride. Sunday the 20th calms down to a clean 7ft W swell with glassy morning conditions – another excellent window for the experienced surfer. The energy is still strong (1463).

The final week (21st to 25th) looks promising. Monday the 21st has a 10ft WSW groundswell (17 secs) with a clean cross-off wind, but that’s pushing the upper limit for even experienced guys. Energy is very strong (4133). From Tuesday the 22nd onward, the swell drops into the 5ft to 7ft range, and the wind turns offshore on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Those last three mornings, particularly the 24th and 25th, look real nice – clean offshore wind, long period WSW swell, and moderate energy. Good times for a proper session.

Best on offer: Monday 14th (7ft, glassy, experienced only) and Sunday 20th (7ft, glassy, experienced). For the less gung-ho, Thursday morning right now is your clean, gentle option.

Rusty.

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