
Surf Forecasts:
Bunbury Bay surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 4,089 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunbury Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunbury Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Bunbury Bay, and I gotta be straight with you — the first week is a mixed bag, but there’s some real gems tucked in there if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is just a fraction under what’s normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
Let’s start with the action. Wednesday the 22nd is your first real shout. The morning serves up a clean 4 ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, and that ESE breeze is blowing offshore, making it glassy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 802, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave. The afternoon bumps up to 5 ft with a 15-second period and a solid 1014 energy reading, still offshore from the SE. This is a beautiful, clean window for a paddle — not too big, not too small.
Thursday the 23rd holds up, especially the afternoon. The morning is clean enough with 4 ft and ENE cross-off wind, but the real magic is later: clear skies, 3 ft from the WSW, 14-second period, and a glassy S wind at just 3 mph. The energy is 425, and it’s glassy — that’s a sunset session you don’t want to miss. This is the standout for the first few days.
Now, Friday the 24th through Sunday the 27th is a bit of a write-off. Friday morning has weak 2 ft with cross-shore wind and only 217 energy, and the afternoon is 2 ft and glassy but tiny. Saturday is a mess with onshore wind and chop, and Sunday the 26th is a no-go — 10 ft swell but with a 25 mph W wind and 1406 energy, it’s a blown-out, dangerous mess. That’s kite-surf territory, not paddle.
Monday the 27th afternoon sees a turn. 5 ft from the WSW, 13-second period, 713 energy, and clean with a S cross-off breeze. Solid, clean lines. Tuesday the 28th morning is even better: 4 ft, 14-second period, 746 energy, and a clean ENE cross-off wind. That’s another good session.
Skip ahead to Wednesday the 29th afternoon — it’s glassy, calm, with 3 ft and a 17-second period, 499 energy. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be straight at the beach break, but for a point or reef it’d be dreamy. At Bunbury Bay, it’s still a fun little wave.
The real standout, though, is Monday the 3rd of August. Morning has 4 ft from the WSW, an 18-second period, and 1103 energy with a clean ESE offshore breeze. That’s a proper, long-period groundswell with clean conditions. But watch out — Tuesday the 4th of August has a 10 ft NW swell with 3188 energy, and the wind is offshore, but that’s way too big for this break. Only for experts, and even then, it’s sketchy.
So, overall: Wednesday the 22nd afternoon and Thursday the 23rd afternoon are your best early bets. Monday the 3rd of August is the long-range promise — clean, solid, and full of energy. Just keep an eye on the tides, and don’t bother with the blown-out days. This is a break that’s fairly consistent, so it won’t stay flat for long.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 7 | W 9 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 |
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1014 | 800 | 557 | 425 | 253 | 131 | 121 | 276 | 350 | 350 | 198 | 303 | 1567 | 3208 | 1657 | 1009 | 874 | 633 | 507 | 595 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:57AM0.85m | 5:42AM0.89m | 6:25AM0.93m | 7:07AM0.96m | 7:47AM0.98m | 8:25AM0.99m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.41m | 4:52PM0.38m | 4:54PM0.35m | 5:02PM0.33m | 5:12PM0.31m | 5:24PM0.30m | 5:38PM0.30m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | NW 7 | — | — | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 |
1014 | 800 | 557 | 425 | 253 | 131 | 121 | 276 | 350 | 350 | 198 | 127 | — | — | 1657 | 1009 | 874 | 633 | 507 | 595 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | W 18 | W 16 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | W 26 | W 23 | WSW 21 | W 20 | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | 1 | 25 | 82 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 84 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 43 | 150 | 276 | 242 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 19 | 66 | 303 | 1567 | 3208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 213 | 406 | 638 | 1627 | 321 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
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