
Surf Forecasts:
Bunbury Bay surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, WSW swell with 3,678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1450 | 1386 | 892 | 834 | 953 | 661 | 437 | 424 | 324 | 411 | 514 | 691 | 3565 | 3365 | 2248 | 1493 | 1121 | 744 | 507 | 336 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:33PM0.57m | 6:18AM0.69m | 11:03PM0.55m | 7:10AM0.71m | 10:42PM0.55m | 7:57AM0.72m | 9:24PM0.57m | 8:42AM0.72m | 9:22PM0.62m | 9:26AM0.69m | 9:35PM0.67m | 10:10AM0.64m | 9:54PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:08PM0.25m | 11:49PM0.57m | 2:41PM0.26m | 00:59AM0.53m | 2:43PM0.28m | 1:45AM0.48m | 2:57PM0.31m | 2:27AM0.43m | 3:14PM0.34m | 3:08AM0.38m | 3:30PM0.39m | 3:50AM0.33m | 3:44PM0.43m | 4:36AM0.30m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
1450 | 1386 | 892 | 834 | 953 | 661 | 437 | 424 | 324 | 411 | 514 | 691 | 3565 | 3365 | 2248 | 1493 | 1121 | 744 | 507 | 336 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 26 | W 24 | W 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 13 | 44 | 335 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | WSW 4 | SE 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 9 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | 8 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 1627 | 1627 | 85 | 516 | 1779 | 445 | 1 | 180 | 321 |
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Information about the Bunbury Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bunbury Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunbury Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunbury Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bunbury Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bunbury Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Bunbury Bay is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Perth South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










