Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty.

Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Bunbury Bay. We've got a bit of a mixed bag here, but there's some real potential if you pick your moments. The water temp is sitting right about where you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first decent window opens up on Friday, the 21st of August. Friday morning is looking like a standout. We've got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a long 15-second period – that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is light and glassy from the east, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is a massive 1620, which is really pumping. This is excellent surf, but with that size and power, it's one for the experienced crew only.

The action drops off a bit over the weekend. Saturday morning offers a smaller 5ft swell from the same direction, but the wind is cross-shore, so it'll be a bit crinkly. Sunday is similar, with a 4ft to 5ft swell, and while the wind is cleaner, the energy is weaker.

Monday the 24th of August morning is another one to circle. The swell is back up to 6ft, WSW, with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy again from the NNE. The energy is a strong 1223, and it's expected to be very good surf. Again, best for those with some experience.

We hit a bit of a lull from Tuesday the 25th through to Thursday the 27th of August. The wind turns onshore and gets messy, and the swell quality drops right off. The combined energy dips into the hundreds, with poor conditions.

Now, here's where it gets interesting and a bit wild. Wednesday the 26th of August sees a massive pulse of energy. A 10ft swell from the west, with a very long 19-second period, hits in the morning. The combined energy is a staggering 7425! The wind is clean and cross-offshore, but the forecast says it's just too big for Bunbury Bay. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it'll be a handful. The same goes for the afternoon and into Thursday the 27th, with 8ft to 8ft swells and a lot of energy.

After that, the surf gets small and messy again from the 28th of August right through to the 2nd of September. There's a lot of onshore wind and poor conditions, with a few days of onshore wind and choppy seas. The energy drops right down to the low hundreds.

But hold on, because we've got a long-range highlight. On the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, the stars align again. We're looking at a 8ft swell from the west, with a 17-second period. The wind is glassy from the SSW. The combined energy is a massive 4066. This is another excellent surf session for experienced surfers, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

And then on Saturday the 5th of September, the morning looks promising again. A 8ft swell from the WSW, with a long 18-second period, and glassy conditions from the NW. The energy is 3650. This is a promising one for the long-range.

So, to wrap it up, the pick of the bunch is Friday morning, the 21st of August, and Monday morning, the 24th of August. For the long-range, keep an eye on Thursday the 3rd of September and Saturday the 5th of September. The swell is big and powerful, so this is not a beginner's playground.

Rusty.

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