
Surf Forecasts:
Bushrangers Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 (Jul 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bushrangers Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bushrangers Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
688 | 606 | 487 | 422 | 488 | 433 | 837 | 1196 | 2144 | 7786 | 5658 | 2708 | 1537 | 1395 | 986 | 678 | 461 | 363 | 335 | 920 | 1474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.29m | 9:50AM1.32m | 8:29PM1.23m | 11:00AM1.35m | 9:41PM1.19m | 12:00PM1.41m | 10:59PM1.20m | 12:48PM1.48m | 00:06AM1.23m | 1:27PM1.54m | 1:02AM1.29m | 2:01PM1.59m | 1:50AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.91m | 2:35AM0.41m | 3:25PM0.95m | 3:37AM0.43m | 4:49PM0.94m | 4:41AM0.42m | 6:00PM0.88m | 5:41AM0.40m | 6:54PM0.80m | 6:33AM0.37m | 7:36PM0.70m | 7:18AM0.34m | 8:12PM0.59m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | WSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
688 | 606 | 487 | 422 | 488 | 433 | 837 | 1196 | 2144 | — | 4498 | 41 | 1537 | 5 | 986 | 678 | 461 | 363 | 335 | 920 | 1474 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 |
11 | 26 | 26 | 106 | — | 313 | — | 269 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 72 | 99 | 130 | 300 | 108 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 98 | 36 | 29 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NW 3 | NNW 4 |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 56 | 53 | 34 | 7786 | 5658 | 2708 | 98 | 1395 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 79 | 289 | 284 | 267 | 322 | 285 | 54 | 54 | 64 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










