Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for the next couple of weeks. It's not all pretty, but there's a chance if you know what to look for.
Right now, through the end of July and into early August, Bunkers is struggling. The swell is from the SW, running 3 to 4 feet with a long period of 16 to 19 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore from the N or NNW, which keeps the surface choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is in the hundreds, peaking at 1215 on Sunday morning, which is moderate energy but the onshore wind ruins the ride. The water is 56°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The second week is where things get interesting, but it's a mixed bag. From August 2nd, the swell switches to the NNW and really kicks up. By Sunday the 2nd, we're looking at 8 to 10 feet of swell. The period is short, 8 to 9 seconds, so it's a windswell with a lot of push but not much shape. The combined energy jumps to 1642 by Sunday afternoon, which is strong energy. The problem is the wind is still cross-onshore and choppy, making it a big, messy, powerful ocean. At 8 feet plus, this is expert territory, and way too big for beginners.
The best window looks to be the morning of August 9th. The swell is holding at around 11 to 12 feet from the NNW, with a 9-second period, and the wind shifts to offshore from the NW at around 6 mph. That offshore wind will clean up the surface nicely. The combined energy is a very strong 2397. This is the standout, but you better be on your game—this is big, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. The afternoon builds to 13 feet with 3437 energy, but the wind goes cross-onshore again, so stick to the morning. Bunkers can get crowds sometimes, so expect a few others to have the same idea.
The first week is a write-off for quality waves, and the second week is mostly big and messy for experts only. That morning on the 9th is the one to circle on the calendar. Kite surfers would be loving the big, windy afternoons throughout that second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1100 | 738 | 621 | 799 | 947 | 1066 | 671 | 885 | 798 | 709 | 602 | 441 | 349 | 425 | 339 | 214 | 214 | 138 | 133 | 193 | 913 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.52m | 10:25PM2.12m | 12:46PM1.58m | 11:07PM2.15m | 1:18PM1.62m | 11:45PM2.17m | 1:46PM1.67m | 00:23AM2.16m | 2:13PM1.73m | 00:59AM2.12m | 2:38PM1.79m | 1:38AM2.04m | 3:04PM1.87m | 2:20AM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM1.12m | 5:46AM-0.12m | 5:07PM1.08m | 6:22AM-0.17m | 5:50PM1.02m | 6:55AM-0.19m | 6:31PM0.96m | 7:26AM-0.18m | 7:12PM0.90m | 7:56AM-0.14m | 7:54PM0.81m | 8:26AM-0.05m | 8:39PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 1100 | 738 | 621 | 799 | 947 | 1066 | 671 | 885 | 197 | 709 | 602 | 441 | 349 | 425 | 109 | 214 | 214 | 62 | 133 | 193 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 17 | SW 11 | WNW 9 | S 18 | S 16 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 59 | 53 | 133 | 138 | 163 | 114 | 112 | 126 | 798 | 31 | 132 | 158 | 132 | 69 | 339 | 106 | 104 | 138 | 130 | 138 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | S 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | 56 | 56 | 180 | 101 | 40 | 52 | 21 | 56 | 53 | — | 99 | 11 | 11 | 81 | 161 | 27 | 27 | 91 | 72 | 103 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 311 | 42 | 224 | 201 | 36 | 25 | 53 | 84 | 85 | 40 | 116 | 913 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 17 | 111 | 111 | 17 | 362 | 465 | 27 | 111 | 466 | 17 | 111 | 465 | 17 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 27 |
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