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Bushrangers Bay Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Mornington Peninsula (24 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Bushrangers Bay surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 18 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bushrangers Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bushrangers Bay sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bushrangers Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bushrangers Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | |
678 | 421 | 273 | 794 | 844 | 450 | 478 | 469 | 404 | 990 | 666 | 437 | 659 | 1179 | 755 | 576 | 373 | 322 | 260 | 870 | 738 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:15AM1.51m | 1:36PM1.89m | 1:09AM1.57m | 2:25PM1.91m | 2:02AM1.62m | 3:12PM1.89m | 2:55AM1.62m | 3:58PM1.83m | 3:49AM1.58m | 4:43PM1.75m | 4:46AM1.52m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:46AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.61m | 6:45AM-0.08m | 7:39PM0.56m | 7:37AM-0.12m | 8:27PM0.51m | 8:29AM-0.11m | 9:15PM0.47m | 9:19AM-0.03m | 10:04PM0.45m | 10:09AM0.10m | 10:54PM0.43m | 10:59AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.43m | 11:50AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 |
 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:10 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
12 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 |
 kJ | 678 | 421 | 273 | 3 | 199 | 188 | 257 | 469 | 319 | 990 | 666 | 437 | 659 | 1179 | 755 | 576 | 373 | 205 | 110 | 592 | 738 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 20 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 60 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 357 | 404 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 35 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 21 | SE 10 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 4 | — | 31 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 794 | 844 | 450 | 478 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 322 | 260 | 870 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 64 | 50 | 64 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 50 |
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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.
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