The Bombie and Boat Ramp surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 AWST
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The Bombie and Boat Ramp surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bombie and Boat Ramp sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bombie and Boat Ramp this week:

The surf forecast for The Bombie and Boat Ramp over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bombie and Boat Ramp in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 15th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 16th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bombie and Boat Ramp over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
3
3
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)151413131314141413131314141414131413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12718251261669563107994784679278010211233125318042166200227622241176212161158
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
30
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
35
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
ESE
25
SW
30
S
15
SSE
15
W
30
WNW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
E
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10PM
0.62
6:41PM
0.67
7:16PM
0.71
7:52PM
0.75
8:26PM
0.78
9:00PM
0.80
9:31PM
0.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
0.13
4:50AM
0.10
5:10AM
0.07
5:34AM
0.05
5:59AM
0.04
6:24AM
0.05
6:46AM
0.07
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26
Sunset7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:32--7:32--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211921221823232023252122221919201919181717
Feels °C (?)171416161320171620211821191818171516141415
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Information about the The Bombie and Boat Ramp Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bombie and Boat Ramp provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bombie and Boat Ramp can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bombie and Boat Ramp 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 (The Bombie and Boat Ramp) 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 The Bombie and Boat Ramp 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.

The Bombie and Boat Ramp is 94 km (58 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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