Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.2° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 4,308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
2.1
NNW
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2
NNW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
18
1.1
WNW
9
1.6
NW
10
3.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
486
751
447
532
519
477
330
264
168
273
222
151
194
203
570
4308
2646
1144
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
NW
15
N
5
E
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
SSW
10
NW
10
NW
5
E
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSW
30
SSW
5
SSW
10
NNW
15
N
5
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Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
00:51AM2.05m
1:43PM1.96m
1:32AM1.97m
2:08PM2.05m
2:18AM1.85m
2:36PM2.12m
3:09AM1.70m
3:08PM2.18m
4:10AM1.55m
3:47PM2.21m
5:26AM1.41m
4:36PM2.20m
Low Tide
7:19AM0.05m
7:36PM0.45m
7:49AM0.17m
8:20PM0.32m
8:20AM0.32m
9:07PM0.21m
8:53AM0.50m
9:59PM0.13m
9:30AM0.69m
10:59PM0.07m
10:14AM0.87m
00:08AM0.03m
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6:39
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7:53
7:52
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5
Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
14
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Feels °C
12
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12
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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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