
Surf Forecasts:
Bushrangers Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bushrangers Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun night, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
284 | 286 | 244 | 565 | 522 | 1219 | 1171 | 742 | 1210 | 1060 | 928 | 548 | 458 | 897 | 3155 | 7036 | 3020 | 1179 | 890 | 1156 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:35AM1.58m | 4:25PM1.62m | 5:20AM1.59m | 4:58PM1.60m | 6:09AM1.58m | 5:36PM1.57m | 7:06AM1.54m | 6:22PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.50m | 7:20PM1.46m | 9:29AM1.48m | 8:34PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.22m | 10:28AM0.49m | 10:52PM0.16m | 11:08AM0.57m | 11:33PM0.11m | 11:53AM0.66m | 00:20AM0.10m | 12:45PM0.76m | 1:16AM0.12m | 1:49PM0.84m | 2:22AM0.16m | 3:09PM0.87m | 3:37AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | ESE 9 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
176 | 286 | 244 | 565 | 522 | 1219 | 1171 | 742 | 1210 | 1060 | 928 | 548 | 458 | 897 | 8 | 101 | 3020 | 1179 | 890 | 1066 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 20 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 25 | SW 21 | — | ESE 10 | WSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 21 |
245 | 52 | 206 | 38 | 211 | 44 | 441 | 607 | 51 | 49 | — | 83 | 25 | 856 | — | 9 | 1379 | 42 | 20 | 1156 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SE 12 | SSW 22 |
284 | 197 | 5 | 1 | 16 | — | 14 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 83 | — | 5 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | SW 9 | SW 17 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 52 | — | — | 22 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 50 | 17 | 3155 | 7036 | — | 25 | 40 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 63 | 43 | 113 | 63 | 267 | 54 | 15 | 50 | 111 | 11 |
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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.











