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Bunkers Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 25 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
9.7° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (May 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 26th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 26th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | |
299 | 5302 | 7297 | 7609 | 5276 | 2584 | 2010 | 1356 | 2390 | 2480 | 2920 | 2118 | 1447 | 862 | 508 | 546 | 1055 | 480 | 648 | 485 | 610 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:00PM2.11m | 9:41AM1.51m | 9:37PM2.17m | 10:47AM1.52m | 10:11PM2.20m | 11:44AM1.55m | 10:44PM2.21m | 12:34PM1.59m | 11:14PM2.21m | 1:19PM1.61m | 11:45PM2.19m | 2:00PM1.62m | 00:16AM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.42m | 3:36AM0.37m | 3:00PM0.59m | 4:26AM0.17m | 3:46PM0.74m | 5:09AM0.01m | 4:29PM0.86m | 5:48AM-0.11m | 5:09PM0.96m | 6:25AM-0.18m | 5:48PM1.03m | 7:00AM-0.21m | 6:26PM1.08m | 7:36AM-0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | 8:40 |
1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 20 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 299 | 5302 | 7297 | 7609 | 277 | 188 | 2010 | 891 | 702 | 2480 | 2920 | 2118 | 1447 | 862 | 508 | 399 | 247 | 281 | 364 | 353 | 296 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | W 25 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | WNW 18 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 298 | 377 | 377 | 310 | — | 12 | 183 | 600 | 2390 | 482 | 190 | 94 | 107 | 115 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 305 | 32 | 371 | 610 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | W 25 | NW 23 | WNW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 21 | S 26 | SSW 19 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 12 | 138 | 1356 | 136 | 111 | 105 | 105 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 55 | 124 | 123 | 41 | 485 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | 5276 | 2584 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | 170 | 158 | 546 | 1055 | 480 | 648 | — | 105 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 86 | 0 | 108 | 93 | 324 | 1945 | 0 | 173 | 17 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 466 | 466 | 17 | 293 | 466 | 0 | 293 |
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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.
Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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