Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bunkers.

We’ve got a long 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are pretty marginal – you’ll see some small swell, but the conditions are just not clean enough to get excited about. The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 3rd of September. That morning, a solid 12ft swell from the WNW is pushing in, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy reading is a massive 5028, which is strong to very strong wave energy, so this is proper size. For a spot like Bunkers, that’s expert territory only – way too big for beginners. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, which is a major positive for clean surf. This is the best on offer, no question.

Leading up to that, the week prior is a bit of a grind. There’s a window on Tuesday the 1st of September morning with a 4ft NW swell and light offshore winds, but the period is short at 10 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch. The combined energy is only 524, moderate. It’s a beginner-friendly size, so if you’re just looking to get wet, it’s an option, but don’t expect anything special.

After the big Thursday, the swell drops back quickly. Friday the 4th of September has a 6ft WNW swell in the morning, still with light offshore winds, and the combined energy is 1362, moderate. That’s a decent size for intermediate surfers, but the period has dropped to 10 seconds, making it a bit weaker. The following days into the second week of September see a lot of waist-high, inconsistent SSW swell with a long period, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, which chops it up. The standout in that second week is actually Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon – it’s only 3ft from the S, but the wind goes glassy, and the combined energy is 460. It’s tiny, but that glassy surface will make it a fun little session on a longboard if you’re not fussy.

There’s a big gap in quality surf from the 5th onwards, with a lot of days marked as poor or marginal. The 13th of September has a 2ft W swell with a very long 20-second period, but the combined energy is 704, moderate. That long period at a beach break like Bunkers might make it break a bit too straight, so it’s not ideal.

So, to wrap it up: the big Thursday the 3rd is the one to go for if you’re experienced and want a proper session. Everything else is for small-wave gear or a casual paddle. Don’t hold your breath for the second week – it’s slim pickings.

Rusty.

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