Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, let's have a look at what Bunbury Bay is offering up over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, with some real gems hidden in there if you're patient.

We kick things off on Monday the 13th of July with some solid swell rolling in. A nice groundswell from the WSW at 6ft with a long 16-second period. The wave energy is strong (1863), and with a light cross-off breeze from the ENE, the morning session is going to be *clean*. This is proper stuff for experienced surfers only – that 6ft is a bit much for the learners. The water is sitting at 63°, which is actually a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good suit.

Tuesday the 14th is another cracker. The morning has a clean 5ft W swell with that long period, and a light cross-off from the NE. Then the afternoon… glass! A 5ft W swell and *dead calm* winds. That is about as good as it gets for paddle surfing. The wave energy is still solid (999). This is your best bet for a sensational session if you can get out there.

Wednesday the 15th turns ugly fast. A strong N wind at 19 mph messes things right up, making the 4ft to 5ft swell a lumpy, cross-choppy mess. Don't bother.

Thursday the 16th gets a bit bigger, with an 8ft W swell in the morning, but a moderate cross-onshore wind kills it. The afternoon is slightly better with a 7ft swell and gentler winds, but it's still marginal.

Friday the 17th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and even a risk of thunderstorms. The swell is there, but with that wind, it's a no-go.

Saturday the 18th sees the biggest swell of the period – a massive 13ft from the W with strong wave energy (7385). But with a moderate cross-onshore, it's just a big, choppy mess. This looks far more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

Now, here's the next standout. Early on Sunday the 19th of July, we’ve got another glassy morning. No wind at all, and a 6ft W groundswell with a 14-second period. Wave energy is still solid (1463). For experienced surfers, this is another clean and powerful session on offer before the wind swings onshore later.

From Monday the 20th through to Friday the 24th, it’s mostly poor with onshore winds and messy conditions. A few cleaner windows pop up here and there, but nothing worth getting excited about.

Saturday the 25th brings a drop in size to a smaller 3ft swell from the WSW. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, so it’ll be clean but small for the longboards.

Finally, looking ahead to Sunday the 26th of July, there’s another promising window. Morning is glassy again with a 4ft WSW swell. What makes this interesting is that 18-second period – that’s a *very* long period groundswell. The wave energy is solid (1151). This will produce some beautiful, long lines, but because it’s a beach break, it might break a bit too straight. It’s a great day for a point or reef, but still a lovely clean session if you're patient.

Tuesday the 28th sees a bit more size (6ft) and long period (18 seconds) come back in, but the cross-onshore wind is a bit of a buzzkill.

Overall, if you want the best on offer, don't miss the glassy windows on Tuesday the 14th and Sunday the 19th. The long-range Sunday the 26th is also promising but less certain this far out.

Rusty.

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