10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Mon Repos, Bundaberg, Australia
Mon Repos is a famous conservation beach near Bundaberg, known worldwide as one of Australia's most important turtle nesting sites. Between November and March, loggerhead and green turtles come ashore to lay eggs, and visitors can join ranger-led tours to witness the phenomenon. Outside of nesting season closures, Mon Repos also offers quality beach break surfing when E swells from cyclones and tropical lows wrap around the coast. The waves are mellow and beginner-friendly, with warm water year-round. Bundaberg Rum distillery is nearby, adding local flavour to your surf trip.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 39/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 14/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 61° is 39° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 135° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (61°), size (0.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 135°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 61° (ENE) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 66° is 34° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 146° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (66°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 146°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 66° (ENE) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 62° is 38° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 141° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (62°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 141°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 62° (ENE) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Poor alignment: Swell from 63° is 37° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 139° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (63°), size (0.7m), or wind (15 km/h from 139°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 63° (ENE) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 64° is 36° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.6m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 79° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (64°), size (0.8m), or wind (9 km/h from 79°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 64° (ENE) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 59° is 41° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 233° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (59°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 233°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 59° (ENE) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 57° is 43° off optimal 100°, barely within workable range 70°-120°.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 102° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (57°), size (0.5m), or wind (8 km/h from 102°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 57° (ENE) at 9s period
No alignment: Swell from 13° is outside workable range 70°-120°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 275° (W). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (13°), size (0.5m), or wind (17 km/h from 275°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 13° (NNE) at 9s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Too small: 0.3m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (61°), size (0.3m), or wind (10 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 61° (ENE) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 76° is 24° off optimal 100°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 148° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 240°-320°.
Poor conditions at Mon Repos. Either swell direction (76°), size (0.3m), or wind (16 km/h from 148°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.3m (1.0ft) swell from 76° (ENE) at 10s period
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