
Surf Forecasts:
Bushrangers Bay surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bushrangers Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Bushrangers Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bushrangers Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bushrangers Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the E by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
990 | 801 | 1440 | 2357 | 3208 | 2855 | 3062 | 3544 | 2341 | 1355 | 865 | 755 | 552 | 444 | 411 | 335 | 287 | 321 | 518 | 817 | 2339 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.42m | 6:06AM1.41m | 5:29PM1.34m | 6:56AM1.33m | 6:10PM1.26m | 8:00AM1.27m | 7:12PM1.18m | 9:17AM1.26m | 8:48PM1.16m | 10:27AM1.29m | 10:25PM1.21m | 11:19AM1.34m | 11:34PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:14AM0.68m | 11:28PM0.35m | 11:52AM0.77m | 00:08AM0.43m | 12:39PM0.84m | 00:59AM0.52m | 1:48PM0.89m | 2:07AM0.58m | 3:21PM0.87m | 3:30AM0.61m | 4:38PM0.78m | 4:47AM0.59m | 5:30PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
990 | 801 | — | 2357 | 3208 | 2855 | 3062 | 3544 | 2341 | 1355 | 865 | 755 | 552 | 444 | 411 | 335 | 287 | 321 | 518 | 431 | 2339 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 25 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 612 | 827 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 84 | 344 | 817 | 168 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 40 | 71 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | SSE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
38 | 44 | 1440 | 1504 | 2111 | — | — | 7 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 51 | 129 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 57 | 488 | 746 | 144 | 19 | 2 | 510 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 144 | 19 |
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Information about the Bushrangers Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bushrangers Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bushrangers Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bushrangers 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 (Bushrangers 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 Bushrangers 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.
Bushrangers Bay is 32 km (20 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Mornington Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










