Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
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 on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the forecast is a bit of a slow burn. We’re in a bit of a lull to start. Sunday the 30th of August has a bit of 3.3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the whole thing is rated as marginal. The water temps are about average for the time of year.
The first real standout that gets me buzzing is Thursday, the 3rd of September. Bunkers is looking like the call that morning. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a light offshore breeze, it’s going to be glassy and lined up. The combined energy is moderate at 1053, but the quality will make it feel bigger. This is a good one for the experienced surfer, not a beginner wave.
After that, the middle of the following week cleans up nicely. The 9th of September sees glassy conditions on Wednesday morning with 2.6ft from the S, and again in the afternoon with 3ft from the NW. Both sessions look clean and workable. The following Thursday morning, the 10th, also has clean 3ft from the SW with a 17-second period.
The next proper size bump hits on Friday the 11th of September. It’s a morning session again. 5.2ft from the NW with a clean offshore wind. The period is a moderate 11 seconds, but the energy is solid at 1003. This is a strong option for experienced surfers.
Forget the other days, really. There’s a bit of a messy bump on the 12th and 13th with lumpy cross-onshore winds. The 14th of September has a bigger 5.6ft from the WNW, but again the wind is messy.
If you are a beginner, stick to the glassy days around the 9th and the cleaner smaller swells. The bigger days on the 3rd and the 11th are for the crew who know what they’re doing. Watch for the crowds at Bunkers – it says "sometimes" busy, so get out early.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 447 | 532 | 519 | 427 | 330 | 264 | 220 | 213 | 204 | 151 | 194 | 132 | 214 | 497 | 828 | 1172 | 720 | 555 | 559 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 7:01AM1.35m | 5:37PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:13AM1.02m | 1:23AM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | W 7 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 447 | 331 | 519 | 427 | 200 | 114 | 54 | 213 | 204 | 138 | 112 | 94 | 178 | 490 | 828 | 1172 | 720 | 555 | 307 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 16 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 532 | 10 | 272 | 330 | 264 | 220 | 154 | 154 | 151 | 194 | 85 | 214 | 497 | 24 | 460 | 547 | 534 | 559 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | S 10 | S 9 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 11 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 111 | 92 | 132 | 85 | 66 | 178 | 123 | 141 | 132 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 306 | — | 441 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 19 | 73 | 29 | 47 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 251 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0 | 173 | 111 | 0 |
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