Ammos (Bunbury Coast)

Ammos (Bunbury Coast) is a sandbar-style river break near the Bunbury Cut, which is the entrance to the Leschenault Inlet. It can be reasonably exposed and tends to be workable only when the conditions line up well—particularly the sandbar alignment shaped by the river mouth and dredging/channel activity. For surfers, the break is described as producing both lefts and rights over the sandbar, with fast, short rides. Wave shape is commonly characterized as peeling, and rides can become hollow depending on how the sandbar is configured. Overall wave power is noted as moderate, with wave quality described as average; the setup is generally better suited to small to medium sets, as bigger swell can close out. Wind-wise, east to east-southeast winds are emphasized, with east winds acting offshore for cleaner grooming. Spot conditions are described as strongest during summer months (December through March), when sea-breeze effects increase through the afternoon. Early mornings are often suggested for best offshore wind angles before the sea breeze becomes dominant. Safety is a key consideration: strong tidal currents can occur near the channel entrance, and hazards listed for the spot include strong currents, sharks, rock breakwaters, and crowding. It’s advised to re-check the sandbar alignment after heavy rain or dredging, and standard surf etiquette should be followed in the local lineup.