Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunkers this week:
The surf forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a pretty quiet start. The first couple of days are a bit of a write-off for any decent waves. It's not until Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, that things start to look like they might be worth a paddle.
The standout session looks like it'll be Sunday morning, the 23rd. We've got a 7ft swell rolling in from the NW with a period of 8 seconds. The wind will be light offshore from the NW at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 823, but that offshore wind is the real story here. It should keep things clean at Bunkers, making it the best option on offer. Just be aware, it’s a beginner spot and with that size swell, it might be pushing the limits for the less experienced.
After that, the surf looks pretty average and choppy for a stretch. There is a moment on Monday afternoon, the 24th, that deserves a mention. The swell drops right off to a tiny 2ft, but it’s a very long-period groundswell from the SW at 18 seconds. The wind goes glassy, which is rare. It’s a pretty small energy day (478), but if you've got a log and want some silky-smooth lines, that's your window. Keep in mind, that long period stuff at a beach break can be a bit straight, so don't expect barrels.
Into the following week, from the 27th of August onwards, the swell picks up again, with an 8ft NW swell showing on Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. However, the onshore and cross-onshore winds are going to chop it up. The energy is strong (1061 and 1181), but the quality isn't there for a good paddle. The bigger stuff on Friday the 28th is cleaner with a lighter cross-onshore breeze, but it's still over 8ft. That’s expert territory and the conditions are still marginal. For most of us, that's probably a session to watch, not surf.
The last few days into early September look small and messy again. There's not much to get excited about. We get a bit of a NW swell on Tuesday the 1st, but it's small and the wind is junk. It's a long blank run after that Monday the 24th glassy session, so pick your moments carefully.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 326 | 362 | 278 | 279 | 221 | 173 | 180 | 178 | 101 | 98 | 84 | 188 | 771 | 617 | 587 | 559 | 302 | 194 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:35PM2.05m | 5:55AM1.36m | 5:17PM1.99m | 7:26AM1.29m | 6:08PM1.94m | 8:59AM1.32m | 7:10PM1.91m | 10:09AM1.39m | 8:15PM1.92m | 10:57AM1.47m | 9:15PM1.97m | 11:34AM1.55m | 10:06PM2.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:33PM0.32m | 10:47AM0.84m | 00:37AM0.31m | 11:36AM1.01m | 1:45AM0.27m | 12:42PM1.12m | 2:51AM0.21m | 1:59PM1.16m | 3:48AM0.13m | 3:08PM1.12m | 4:35AM0.05m | 4:05PM1.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 268 | 326 | 213 | 186 | 158 | 221 | 167 | 66 | 57 | 93 | 84 | 54 | 47 | 771 | 617 | 587 | 559 | 302 | 178 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 |
| kJ | 120 | 135 | 170 | 272 | 242 | 183 | 173 | 164 | 117 | 85 | 78 | 68 | 67 | 127 | 131 | 215 | 112 | 199 | 194 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 52 | 18 | 279 | 54 | 58 | 180 | 178 | 101 | 98 | 49 | 84 | 31 | 75 | 46 | 84 | 104 | 106 | 186 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 144 | 325 | 362 | 278 | — | 112 | 103 | — | — | — | — | 84 | 188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 55 | 109 | 111 | 17 | 324 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
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