
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 654 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. 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+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Bunkers over the next couple of weeks.
The outlook starts on Tuesday morning, September 8th, and to be honest, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a weak, short-period swell from the NW at around 5 ft, but the wind is cross-on and the conditions are just poor. The wave energy is weak (334). It’s not worth paddling out for. This continues through Wednesday and Thursday with only marginal, choppy surf. The swell direction swings around to the SW, and the period gets long, but the wind is never clean enough to make it count. The energy picks up a bit (578 to 894), but it’s still messy.
Friday the 11th sees a bigger pulse of NW swell – 7 ft on the morning, but with a short period of 8 seconds, and cross-on winds. That’s a lot of whitewater and not much shape. The combined energy is strong (1049), but the quality isn’t there for a good paddle.
Now, Saturday morning, September 12th is the standout. We get a break in the weather. The wind goes glassy from the WSW, and there’s a clean 5 ft NW swell with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (693), and the conditions are described as "very good." This is the best on offer. The water temp is about 58°, which is basically normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and it’s fairly consistent, but keep in mind that crowds can show up sometimes. If you’re out there Saturday morning, you’ll have clean, fun waves.
After that, the surf drops off again. The rest of the weekend and into the following week is all small, weak SW swell with cross-on winds. The energy dips right down (335 to 259). It’s not worth a trip.
There’s a bit of a pulse building again around Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th, with NW swell in the 5 ft to 6 ft range, and the wind goes cross-shore, which is better. Energy is moderate to strong (678 to 786). It’s still only marginal quality, but it’s a step up from the flat days. The period is short at 8-9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly.
Looking way out to Tuesday the 22nd, we see a big spike in the forecast. A strong NW swell is due, with 8 ft rising to 12 ft on Tuesday afternoon, and a very high energy reading (1261 to 3332). Wednesday the 23rd holds 7 ft to 10 ft of long-period NW groundswell (12 seconds), with energy in the 2500 range. That’s a lot of water. But the wind is cross-on, and the sets will be big and powerful. At 10 ft+, this is for experts only. The longer period will also make it a bit walled-off at a beach break like Bunkers. It’s a promising long-range call, but it’s two weeks out, so keep your fingers crossed.
There’s a big gap of poor surf from the 13th to the 16th, so don’t expect much in that stretch.
Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 17 |
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178 | 163 | 277 | 232 | 372 | 312 | 424 | 410 | 654 | 575 | 403 | 318 | 314 | 346 | 241 | 147 | 142 | 503 | 293 | 168 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:19AM1.77m | 10:27PM2.25m | 11:55AM1.91m | 11:23PM2.23m | 12:28PM2.02m | 00:15AM2.17m | 1:00PM2.11m | 1:04AM2.06m | 1:30PM2.15m | 1:52AM1.93m | 1:59PM2.17m | 2:40AM1.78m | 2:29PM2.14m | 3:30AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.80m | 5:17AM-0.22m | 5:20PM0.60m | 5:58AM-0.16m | 6:10PM0.42m | 6:36AM-0.03m | 6:57PM0.28m | 7:10AM0.13m | 7:42PM0.17m | 7:43AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.12m | 8:16AM0.52m | 9:09PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 7 |
178 | 163 | 277 | 232 | 213 | 180 | 424 | 410 | 432 | 416 | 400 | 150 | 314 | 311 | 204 | 103 | 116 | 503 | 140 | 83 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
156 | 156 | 192 | 163 | 372 | 312 | 105 | 117 | 77 | 41 | 23 | 318 | 309 | 346 | 241 | 85 | 142 | 140 | 111 | 147 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SW 19 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | N 6 |
75 | 104 | 117 | 183 | 116 | 73 | 43 | 30 | 8 | 17 | 50 | 84 | 70 | 31 | 65 | 147 | 78 | 127 | 21 | 84 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 202 | 230 | 337 | 654 | 575 | 403 | 220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 293 | 168 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 44 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 466 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 173 | 466 | 0 |
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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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