Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 735 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 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 cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf is pretty flat and messy for a good stretch. The first real day that looks even remotely worth paddling out is Wednesday morning, August 20th, but it’s a real scrappy one. The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Bunkers is the only spot on the radar, and it’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break that’s exposed to the swell. The problem is, for the first few days, the wind is mostly cross-onshore and the wave energy is just not there. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th have some small pulses, but the conditions are described as marginal or poor. The swell on Wednesday the 19th jumps up to 7 ft from the NNW, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is on it, making it a messy, choppy mess. It’s not worth getting excited about.
Now, things get a little more interesting heading into Sunday, August 23rd. The swell picks up a bit, with a 7 ft northwesterly swell (8-second period) in the morning. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy of all swells is moderate (838). It’s still not a standout, but it’s the best looking bump in the first week. The crowd situation at Bunkers can be a thing sometimes, so keep that in mind.
The real glimmer of hope, and I mean a real glimmer, comes much later. Monday, August 24th, we see a shift. The swell drops to 2 ft, but look at the period – 18 seconds from the SW. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is still moderate (547). The morning has a light cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon turns glassy with a slight air and the wind going onshore. This is the kind of day that could offer a few clean, lined-up waves at Bunkers, but because it’s a beach break, that long-period swell might break a bit straight. Still, it’s the most promising session in the whole forecast.
The following week is a bit of a mixed bag again. There are a few more pulses of windswell (6 ft to 7 ft from the NNW) around August 26th and 27th, but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the winds are mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. Nothing to write home about.
After that, it fades out again. September 1st and 2nd are back to small, weak swells and poor conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The one true standout, and it’s a relative term, is Monday, August 24th for that long-period, clean(ish) potential. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for some decent waves. Keep an eye on the forecast, because it’s a long way out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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214 | 268 | 334 | 429 | 286 | 279 | 221 | 173 | 180 | 178 | 101 | 98 | 99 | 321 | 735 | 632 | 458 | 347 | 255 | 194 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | 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 | 10:07AM0.64m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 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 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
214 | 268 | 334 | 213 | 186 | 163 | 221 | 167 | 56 | 117 | 70 | 70 | 54 | 67 | 735 | 632 | 458 | 347 | 188 | 135 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 |
62 | 120 | 326 | 170 | 272 | 242 | 183 | 173 | 164 | 36 | 83 | 78 | 68 | 60 | 127 | 131 | 170 | 112 | 255 | 194 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 |
46 | 5 | 135 | 52 | 18 | 279 | 51 | 58 | 180 | 178 | 101 | 98 | 49 | 52 | 31 | 75 | 48 | 84 | 104 | 106 | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
144 | 172 | — | 429 | 286 | — | 98 | 94 | — | — | — | 1 | 99 | 321 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 173 | 86 | 17 | 111 | 111 | 17 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 84 | 84 | 0 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
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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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