Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 21 May 2026 PDT
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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
9.7° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM. 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 (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 26th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
3
3
0
1
2
0
2
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NNW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
1.6
NW
7
1.5
NNW
7
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
2.4
NW
11
3
WNW
12
3.5
NW
12
4
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3
NW
9
1.3
WNW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
784
1202
1581
1635
1275
903
268
228
203
425
561
659
630
347
1395
2150
3089
3618
2068
1474
1242
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
20
NNW
10
N
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
S
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
15
SW
10
N
20
NNW
30
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
15
N
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:46PM1.77m
4:22AM2.03m
6:42PM1.83m
5:38AM1.81m
7:33PM1.93m
7:01AM1.64m
8:19PM2.02m
8:25AM1.54m
9:00PM2.11m
9:41AM1.51m
9:37PM2.17m
10:47AM1.52m
10:11PM2.20m
Low Tide
10:38AM-0.31m
10:41PM1.03m
11:33AM-0.13m
00:02AM0.96m
12:28PM0.05m
1:23AM0.80m
1:21PM0.24m
2:36AM0.59m
2:12PM0.42m
3:36AM0.37m
3:00PM0.59m
4:26AM0.17m
3:46PM0.74m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
2
Temp °C
11
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
11
10
13
14
12
12
12
11
10
11
10
9
9
10
9
8
9
10
10
8
7
8
8
10
11
11
8
7
5
4
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
NNW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NNW
9
0.6
SW
18
3
NNW
9
0.5
SW
17
1.6
NW
7
1.5
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
8
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
2.4
NW
11
3
WNW
12
3.5
NW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
19
Energy kJ
784
1202
1581
249
1275
143
268
228
188
199
561
659
630
347
1395
2150
3089
310
188
183
1242
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.3
S
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
24
0.4
WNW
22
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
300
80
116
28
207
31
154
145
106
425
169
73
220
302
377
372
310
2
22
183
183
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
S
12
0.8
N
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
303
96
29
31
51
27
74
201
203
106
73
144
28
16
9
8
8
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
4
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3
NW
9
3
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1635
903
3618
2068
1474
1217
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
1
1
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
324
84
44
224
84
41
224
84
0
113
44
0
683
44
86
466
466
111
346
466
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
5
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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