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Golden Bay Surf Forecast
/ WA – Perth City (29 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Golden Bay surfForecast / WA – Perth City / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Golden Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Golden Bay sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Golden Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Golden Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Golden Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 2nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Golden Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 18 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 18 | |
1075 | 919 | 755 | 879 | 801 | 755 | 2140 | 1857 | 1413 | 890 | 766 | 480 | 289 | 280 | 270 | 346 | 249 | 300 | 251 | 287 | 528 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:36AM0.55m | 9:25PM0.32m | 8:50AM0.61m | 10:22PM0.29m | 9:05AM0.65m | 11:36PM0.26m | 9:20AM0.68m | 9:38AM0.70m | 9:58AM0.70m | 10:23AM0.69m | 9:50PM0.15m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.21m | 1:03AM0.27m | 4:46PM0.17m | 1:06AM0.27m | 5:14PM0.14m | 00:56AM0.25m | 5:44PM0.12m | 6:18PM0.12m | 6:57PM0.13m | 7:44PM0.14m | 11:44PM0.15m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 15 |
20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 15 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 1075 | 919 | 755 | 879 | 801 | 755 | 2140 | 1857 | 1413 | 890 | 766 | 480 | 289 | 280 | 270 | 346 | 249 | 255 | 163 | 287 | 346 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | W 20 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 11 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 68 | 175 | 300 | 251 | 121 | 528 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 22 | ENE 3 | — | — | WSW 21 | W 20 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 86 | 276 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 8 | SSE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | — | SSW 3 | ESE 3 | — | SSW 2 | — | — | S 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 83 | 458 | 13 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 139 | 0 | 95 | 1869 | 1977 | 1977 | 95 | 16 | 56 | 95 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 95 |
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Information about the Golden Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Golden Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Golden Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Golden 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 (Golden 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 Golden 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.
Golden Bay is 8 km (5 miles) from Mandurah. If you plan a holiday in Perth City Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mandurah. Mandurah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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