Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.7° 

Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bunkers surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 662 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's run through it in feet and miles per hour.

It’s gonna be a slow start, no two ways about it. We’ve got some small, pretty weak groundswells comin’ through, and the winds are mostly gonna mess ‘em up. You’ll be waitin’ a good few days before anything really gets interesting. The water temp is around 56°, which is just about average for this time of year, so you can’t blame the cold for the lack of waves.

The first real chance to get wet is early Friday morning, August 14th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the first wave on offer. Bunkers will have a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, but here’s the thing – that’s a long period groundswell at 15 seconds, and the wind is straight offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. That means the surface should be glassy and clean. The energy is moderate (493). It’s a beginner-friendly break, and it’s fairly consistent, but crowds are possible. If you’re desperate for a paddle, this is your window. The tide will be a factor, so keep an eye on that.

The rest of that first week into the next is pretty meh. We’ve got a few more mornings with small SW/SSW swells and light offshore winds, but the wave heights are just hovering around 2ft to 3ft, with the combined energy stuck in the moderate range. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about.

Now, hold onto your board, because things actually look promising – but you gotta wait for it. Wednesday, August 19th is our first real standout. Bunkers gets a bump from a NW swell. The swell jumps to 7ft in the morning with a period of just 8 seconds and the wind is offshore. That’s short-period windswell, but the energy is solid at 907 (moderate-to-strong). That’s gonna be a lot of push. The afternoon gets messy with cross-onshore wind, so get on it early. This is a wave for the more experienced crew.

After that, the models get a bit weird. We see another bump on Thursday, August 28th. The afternoon sees an 8ft NW swell with that same short 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to 1155, which is in the strong range. But the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. This looks more like a kite-surfing session than a clean paddle-in day. The morning before is slightly smaller at 8ft and also cross-off, but the conditions will be average at best.

If you’re planning ahead, the real gem is that Wednesday morning the 19th. Clean offshore wind, a solid chest-to-head high swell, and far more energy than anything else in the forecast. It’s still a week away, so keep your fingers crossed.

So, there you have it. A slow start, a long wait, but one or two mornings that could be worth the hassle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
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15
0.7
SSW
18
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SSW
18
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SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
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16
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15
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SW
14
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NW
7
2.3
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
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11
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Energy kJ
186
171
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469
334
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268
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272
214
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506
419
344
221
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
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NE
10
NNW
15
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WNW
10
WNW
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NNW
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SSW
10
NW
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High Tide
2:18PM2.04m
1:57AM2.11m
2:52PM2.09m
2:48AM1.91m
3:25PM2.10m
3:41AM1.69m
3:59PM2.09m
4:41AM1.50m
4:35PM2.05m
5:55AM1.36m
5:17PM1.99m
7:26AM1.29m
6:08PM1.94m
Low Tide
7:59PM0.48m
8:21AM-0.03m
8:50PM0.40m
8:56AM0.19m
9:42PM0.35m
9:31AM0.42m
10:35PM0.33m
10:07AM0.64m
11:33PM0.32m
10:47AM0.84m
00:37AM0.31m
11:36AM1.01m
1:45AM0.27m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Bunkers Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bunkers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bunkers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bunkers 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 (Bunkers) 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 Bunkers 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.

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