Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 PST
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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
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunkers this week:

The surf forecast for Bunkers over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 18th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 25th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 25th Dec)18ft (5.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
1
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NW
2.3
W
3
W
3
W
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.6
NW
1.9
NW
2
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
NW
2
WNW
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)10101111131312111111101010131212121211116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)478111919902200152114291213918807538460478706133815272029196618441131873398
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
35
S
10
NNW
15
N
5
ENE
5
E
5
NNW
10
WNW
25
SSW
10
W
15
SSE
10
SE
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
1.60
10:33AM
2.19
12:58AM
1.62
11:07AM
2.19
1:34AM
1.62
11:41AM
2.19
2:10AM
1.64
12:17PM
2.15
2:45AM
1.66
12:56PM
2.09
3:20AM
1.70
1:40PM
1.98
3:56AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:18PM
-0.19
4:39AM
1.10
5:54PM
-0.24
5:18AM
1.12
6:30PM
-0.26
5:56AM
1.12
7:05PM
-0.26
6:36AM
1.12
7:41PM
-0.23
7:21AM
1.11
8:18PM
-0.18
8:12AM
1.07
8:55PM
-0.09
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:37--
Sunset-4:51--4:51--4:51--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:53-
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cloud
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--224----1452---------22
Temp. °C15151513101011111414121212121011109131312
Feels °C (?)11119126810912111091010798710106
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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 12 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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