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Bunbury Bay Surf Forecast
/ WA – Perth South (13 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Bunbury Bay surfForecast / WA – Perth South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bunbury Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunbury Bay sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 15 | WSW 15 | W 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 17 | |
307 | 307 | 422 | 1003 | 764 | 733 | 639 | 697 | 834 | 845 | 975 | 539 | 367 | 356 | 313 | 250 | 186 | 69 | 155 | 250 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 10:02AM1.16m | 10:38AM1.14m | 11:12AM1.09m | 11:45AM1.03m | 12:14PM0.94m | 9:58AM0.84m | 9:24AM0.81m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.32m | 9:05PM0.31m | 10:05PM0.33m | 11:01PM0.37m | 11:44PM0.43m | 10:19AM0.84m | 00:02AM0.50m | 00:05AM0.57m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 15 | WSW 15 | W 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 176 | 217 | 422 | 1003 | 764 | 733 | 639 | 697 | 834 | 845 | 975 | 539 | 367 | 356 | 313 | 250 | 186 | 69 | 155 | 250 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | W 18 | W 17 |
| kJ | 307 | 307 | 237 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 50 | 39 | 158 | 270 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 31 | 39 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 698 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 118 | 119 | 145 |
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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.
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