
Surf Forecasts:
Windy Harbour surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 13,674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Windy Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Windy Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Windy Harbour in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Windy Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3968 | 5805 | 6004 | 4890 | 3805 | 2774 | 2063 | 1912 | 1210 | 3560 | 6777 | 6476 | 10232 | 9539 | 12237 | 7839 | 8658 | 9688 | 8933 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:01AM0.83m | 00:21AM0.79m | 00:45AM0.74m | 1:30AM0.68m | 10:28PM0.63m | 6:37AM0.68m | 9:25PM0.64m | 7:40AM0.67m | 9:05PM0.69m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.27m | 2:42PM0.28m | 2:33PM0.30m | 2:19PM0.32m | 1:32AM0.61m | 2:16PM0.33m | 2:12AM0.53m | 2:24PM0.35m | 2:54AM0.45m | ||||||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
3968 | 5805 | 6004 | 4890 | 3805 | 2774 | 2063 | 1912 | 1210 | 2922 | 6777 | 6476 | 10232 | 9539 | 9658 | 7839 | 8658 | 9688 | 8933 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SSW 11 | SW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 40 | 26 | 55 | 305 | 2605 | 4444 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | SW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | 3560 | — | — | — | — | 12237 | — | — | 8675 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 62 | 1600 | 25 | 174 | 1600 | 62 | 256 | 1798 | 62 | 122 | 1919 | 62 | 121 | 121 | 145 | 1600 | 1732 | 174 |
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Information about the Windy Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Windy Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Windy Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Windy Harbour 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 (Windy Harbour) 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 Windy Harbour 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.
Windy Harbour is 168 km (104 miles) from Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, 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.










