Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple weeks. We’ve only got the one spot lighting up on the finder, so all the action – or lack of it – is at Bunkers.
Right now, things are a bit flat and messy. The first week is a real struggle. There’s a little pulse of swell coming in on Thursday the 20th, with waves around 3ft from the WNW and a period of 11 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (456), and the water’s sitting at 57°, which is about average for the time of year. But the wind is a cross-on breeze, so it’s not the cleanest. Thursday afternoon might be a touch cleaner with an offshore wind, but the conditions are still described as marginal.
Friday the 21st drops right off to just over 2ft, and through the weekend we’re looking at tiny, poor surf. Saturday the 22nd is barely 2ft. There’s a bump of energy on Sunday the 23rd with a 6ft swell from the NW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, making for a weak, walled-up sort of wave. The cross-on wind doesn’t help. That 6ft is pushing into beginner territory as well. The whole first week is a write-off, honestly.
We then hit a long gap of several days with nothing but marginal or poor conditions. Tiny, short-period waves and choppy winds mean you’re better off doing something else. The forecast looks like a blank run, and for this area, that’s not too unusual.
Now, looking further out, there is something that could be interesting. Skip ahead to Friday, September 4th – that’s over a week away. The morning shows a jump in size to 8ft from the NNW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy is strong (1125). But here’s the catch: for a beginner-friendly spot like Bunkers, that 8ft is too big for the less experienced. The wind is offshore, which is a major positive as it will clean things up, but that size and short period could mean it’s a bit of a beast and only for the experts in the crew. The afternoon pushes it up to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-on and gets stronger making it choppy, so the morning is the only window worth looking at, and even then it’s a gamble.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half are pretty hopeless. There’s nothing worth paddling out for. The one standout, if you’re brave and skilled, is the morning of Friday, September 4th when a bigger, cleaner swell rolls in, but it’s a long-range call and very much for the experienced surfer only.
Keep your stick on the sand for now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
221 | 206 | 180 | 178 | 101 | 98 | 98 | 67 | 107 | 322 | 491 | 558 | 335 | 250 | 183 | 267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 203 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:08PM1.94m | 8:59AM1.32m | 7:10PM1.91m | 10:09AM1.39m | 8:15PM1.92m | 10:57AM1.47m | 9:15PM1.97m | 11:34AM1.55m | 10:06PM2.03m | 12:05PM1.63m | 10:51PM2.08m | 12:32PM1.70m | 11:32PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM1.01m | 1:45AM0.27m | 12:42PM1.12m | 2:51AM0.21m | 1:59PM1.16m | 3:48AM0.13m | 3:08PM1.12m | 4:35AM0.05m | 4:05PM1.05m | 5:14AM-0.02m | 4:52PM0.95m | 5:49AM-0.06m | 5:34PM0.84m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 19 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
221 | 206 | 164 | 64 | 76 | 72 | 48 | 56 | 107 | 131 | 491 | 558 | 335 | 250 | 159 | 97 | 47 | 22 | 203 | 203 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | W 13 | S 16 |
52 | 58 | 61 | 117 | 83 | 78 | 55 | 52 | 32 | 75 | 215 | 112 | 255 | 192 | 183 | 267 | 216 | 163 | 89 | 81 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 12 |
183 | 170 | 180 | 178 | 101 | 98 | 98 | 67 | 61 | 28 | 29 | 84 | 106 | 106 | 104 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 32 | 18 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 322 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 10 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 466 | 17 | 275 | 86 | 0 | 173 | 41 | 0 | 113 | 41 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 17 |
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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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