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Bunga Head Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Bunga Head surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bunga Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunga Head sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunga Head this week:
The surf forecast for Bunga Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunga Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunga Head over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 15 | S 13 | SSE 11 | |
724 | 560 | 505 | 467 | 464 | 279 | 553 | 1013 | 431 | 376 | 2744 | 1345 | 1019 | 771 | 627 | 347 | 714 | 815 | 1753 | 905 | 463 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:26PM1.37m | 11:32AM0.92m | 11:09PM1.32m | 12:24PM0.90m | 11:57PM1.28m | 1:21PM0.90m | 00:49AM1.25m | 2:20PM0.93m | 1:46AM1.23m | 3:14PM1.00m | 2:45AM1.22m | 4:03PM1.09m | 3:44AM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27AM0.28m | 4:36PM0.55m | 6:16AM0.32m | 5:23PM0.59m | 7:07AM0.34m | 6:19PM0.61m | 7:59AM0.33m | 7:25PM0.62m | 8:49AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.60m | 9:35AM0.28m | 9:43PM0.53m | 10:20AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 |
 | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:04 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | S 13 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 724 | 560 | 505 | 467 | 464 | 279 | 180 | 59 | 431 | 160 | 1522 | 850 | 563 | 414 | 418 | 85 | 476 | 468 | 1753 | 905 | 463 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 8 | N 11 | S 14 | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSE 15 | E 12 | S 16 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 39 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | 53 | 35 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 46 | 49 | 23 | 110 | 503 | 215 | 212 | 144 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | NE 11 | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 10 | SSE 15 | N 11 | N 10 | E 13 | — | N 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 26 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 171 | — | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | WNW 2 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 10 | W 4 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 57 | 115 | — | 7 | 1 | 212 | 553 | 1013 | 40 | 376 | 2744 | 1345 | 1019 | 771 | 627 | 347 | 714 | 815 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 144 | 17 | 41 | 123 | 17 | 54 | 66 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 0 | 17 | 43 | 15 | 17 |
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Information about the Bunga Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bunga Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunga Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunga Head 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 (Bunga Head) 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 Bunga Head 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.
Bunga Head is 73 km (45 miles) from Eden. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eden. Eden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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