
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 2,086 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for this spot.
Straight up, this is a bit of a frustrating stretch for Bunkers. We’ve got a solid push of swell rolling in, but the wind is just playing games with us for the first week. It’s not a total washout, but you’ll have to pick your moments carefully.
The pattern kicks off Sunday, August 9th, with some shoulder-high plus swell, around 7ft to 7ft, coming out of the NNW. The water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is about normal for this time of year. The problem is the wind. We’ve got a light offshore in the morning, but the wave quality is flagged as marginal. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-onshore messing things up. Not the day to get excited about.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th see the swell bumping up to a solid 8ft from the NNW. That’s getting into expert territory – too big for beginners, for sure. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and less organized. The wind is still a cross-onshore most of the time, and the surf quality remains marginal. You’ll get some waves, but they won’t be pretty.
Wednesday the 12th is much the same story. A consistent 8ft swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th finally show some relief with the wind swinging offshore from the WSW. The swell drops a bit, down to 6ft on Friday, but it’s still a short-period NNW pulse. This is probably the pick of the first week – cleaner faces, but the energy is weak to moderate (632). It’s a chance to score a few better-shaped waves.
Then we hit a real lull. From Saturday the 15th all the way through to Sunday the 23rd, the swell just dies. We’re looking at knee-to-waist high leftovers from the SSW, with very weak combined energy (down to 186). The wind is mostly light and variable, but there’s just no power. That’s a solid week and a half of barely anything worth paddling for.
Now, the long-range outlook for Monday the 24th is interesting, but it’s a long way off. We’ve got a building NW swell that jumps up to 7ft in the morning and then a solid 10ft by the afternoon. The combined energy hits strong (1510). The wind looks clean offshore from the WNW. The catch is the period is short again at 8 seconds, so it’ll be powerful but a bit raw. If this holds, it could be the standout of the whole forecast, but we’re talking about a date over two weeks away, so don’t book your flights just yet. Keep an eye on it.
The Bottom Line: Honestly, there’s no true, can’t-miss day here. The best bets are probably Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th for the cleaner conditions on a dropping, manageable swell. The long-range pulse on August 24th is the one with the most potential, but it’s a gamble. For the most part, the wind and short-period swell are working against us.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
517 | 666 | 1296 | 943 | 931 | 1441 | 973 | 857 | 1121 | 808 | 920 | 1797 | 861 | 650 | 545 | 378 | 276 | 280 | 273 | 422 | 447 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:01AM1.51m | 9:25PM2.40m | 11:49AM1.64m | 10:27PM2.44m | 12:30PM1.75m | 11:24PM2.45m | 1:08PM1.86m | 00:17AM2.40m | 1:44PM1.96m | 1:08AM2.28m | 2:18PM2.04m | 1:57AM2.11m | 2:52PM2.09m | 2:48AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM1.06m | 4:52AM-0.39m | 4:19PM0.98m | 5:42AM-0.45m | 5:20PM0.85m | 6:26AM-0.45m | 6:15PM0.71m | 7:07AM-0.37m | 7:08PM0.59m | 7:45AM-0.23m | 7:59PM0.48m | 8:21AM-0.03m | 8:50PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 |
223 | 666 | 144 | 82 | 931 | 69 | 70 | 857 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 129 | 206 | 650 | 545 | 378 | 276 | 176 | 147 | 105 | 447 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 |
37 | 166 | 72 | 25 | 81 | 134 | 95 | 54 | 81 | 14 | 44 | 69 | 11 | 203 | 196 | 156 | 103 | 280 | 273 | 422 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 18 | NW 16 | S 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 10 |
28 | 27 | 72 | 69 | 60 | 39 | 18 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 44 | 98 | 148 | 140 | 142 | 57 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
517 | — | 1296 | 943 | — | 1441 | 973 | — | 1121 | 808 | 920 | 1797 | 861 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 806 | 0 | 275 | 109 | 0 | 251 | 109 | 17 | 251 | 109 | 17 | 111 | 105 | 0 | 173 | 111 | 0 | 173 | 84 | 0 |
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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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