Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.0° 

Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bunkers surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for our little corner of the coast. Honestly, looking at the next two weeks, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before we finally see a glimmer of something decent right at the back end of the forecast.

The first week is a real grind. Starting Sunday the 23rd of August, we’re looking at small, messy, cross-onshore wind slop. Swell size is bouncing between 4 ft and 5 ft, but the period is a weak, short 7 seconds. The combined energy (379) is low, and the water is sitting at a pretty average 58° for this time of year. It’s just not doing anything for us. That poor quality stretches all the way through to the end of the month. There’s a little bump in the swell on the 27th, jumping to 5 ft, but the period drops to a pathetic 6 seconds and the wind is howling at 12 mph – it’s a choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for.

Heading into the first week of September, the story doesn’t change much. We get a brief window of cleaner conditions on the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, with a light offshore breeze from the NW and some long-period swell (19 seconds) pushing in at 3 ft, but the energy is moderate (836). The next morning, Friday the 4th, actually sees the strongest energy of the whole period at 1124, with a 4 ft SW swell and a 18-second period. The wind is offshore, so it’s shaping up to be the best bet of the early run, but it’s still a long way out and I’d call it a promising but uncertain prospect. The combined energy (1124) is notable, but the wave heights are still pretty modest.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. If you can wait, the real standout is the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. We’ve got glassy conditions – dead calm, a slight air from the W, and a clean 3 ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 16 seconds, and the combined energy (890) is strong. It’s not a huge day, but with that stillness and the long-period groundswell, Bunkers should be absolutely clean and offering up some proper lines. For a beginner-friendly spot, that’s about as good as it gets. The winds are glassy, and that’s a major positive. Be aware though, the crowds are “sometimes” an issue there, so you might want to get out early.

The afternoon of that same day sees the swell jump up to 6 ft from the NW, but the wind switches to a light onshore, so the morning session is definitely the one to chase.

After that, the Monday the 7th brings a return of strong cross-on winds and a drop in quality, so that Sunday morning is really your golden ticket in this 16-day window.

Alright, that’s how I see it. It’s a long wait, but that glassy Sunday morning looks like a beauty. Keep the wax warm.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.2
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7
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1.9
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8
0.7
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18
0.6
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18
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17
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16
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16
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17
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
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18
1
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18
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
221
403
311
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183
267
216
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201
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134
196
251
268
281
322
395
637
447
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
N
10
S
20
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
W
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
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15
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10
NNE
15
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20
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15
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5
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High Tide
10:57AM1.47m
9:15PM1.97m
11:34AM1.55m
10:06PM2.03m
12:05PM1.63m
10:51PM2.08m
12:32PM1.70m
11:32PM2.11m
12:57PM1.79m
00:11AM2.10m
1:20PM1.87m
00:51AM2.05m
1:43PM1.96m
1:32AM1.97m
Low Tide
3:08PM1.12m
4:35AM0.05m
4:05PM1.05m
5:14AM-0.02m
4:52PM0.95m
5:49AM-0.06m
5:34PM0.84m
6:21AM-0.07m
6:15PM0.71m
6:50AM-0.03m
6:55PM0.58m
7:19AM0.05m
7:36PM0.45m
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Feels °C
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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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