Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Bunbury Bay. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite window of opportunity if you’re ready for it. The water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 62°, so a good 4/3 wetsuit is the go.

The first session worth paddling out for is Saturday afternoon, August 1st. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The swell energy is strong at 2133, and with a gentle cross-off breeze from the south, it’s going to be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but that size and power will be too much for beginners. The long period will make for some nice lines but could be a bit tricky on a beach break, so keep your eyes peeled.

Sunday the 2nd starts with a morning session that’s still decent. The swell drops to 6ft, still from the WSW, with a 14-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, so it’ll be glassy. The energy is moderate at 1139. The afternoon goes a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind, so morning is the pick of that day.

From Monday the 3rd through to the end of the first week, things get pretty sloppy. Onshore winds and building swell make for poor surf conditions. By Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, we’re seeing huge, messy swell – 12ft to 16ft – with fresh to strong onshore winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not a clean paddle session. The swell energy peaks at 9897 on Saturday afternoon, which is very strong, but the wind is making it a lumpy, choppy mess.

There’s a bit of a lull in quality, but keep an eye on Thursday, August 13th. The afternoon looks promising with an 8ft WSW swell at a very long 20-second period. The wind swings to a light cross-off from the south, cleaning it right up. The energy is strong at 4953. This is a standout session for experienced surfers, with real potential for some excellent waves, though the long period might make it a bit peaky.

The next day, Friday the 14th, also has a morning window with an 8ft WSW swell, 18-second period, and virtually no wind. It’s another strong energy day (4275), so it’s a good backup option. After that, the surf tails off into the second week, with smaller, wind-affected waves and poor conditions for the rest of the forecast period.

So, to sum it up: Saturday afternoon, August 1st, is your best early bet, and Thursday afternoon, August 13th, is a real standout further out – but remember, it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it. For the experts, those are the windows. The rest is for the kites or a day off.

Rusty.

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