Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this little stretch of coast. We’ve only got one spot on the menu, and it’s going to be a mixed bag over the next two weeks.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber just yet. The outlook starts with a bit of a whimper, not a bang. From Friday the 21st of August right through the weekend and into the following week, it’s small and messy. We’re looking at waves around 2 to 3 feet at best, with a stiff cross-onshore wind. The energy is weak (357) and the period is short, so don’t expect much. It’s a tough stretch for Bunkers, a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent. It’s exposed to the swell, but the direction is all wrong. The crowd situation is *sometimes* busy, so on a day like this, you’ll likely have it to yourself, but there’s not much to ride.

Monday the 24th sees a slight bump, with the swell hitting about 5 feet from the NW, but the period is still short and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy picks up a bit (658), but the quality is still poor. It’s a peaky, choppy mess. The best part of the first week is probably the very end, around the 30th of August, where we get a little bit of an offshore wind in the morning. Still, the swell is only about 3 feet and the energy is moderate (544). It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t expect a classic.

Now, the second week gets interesting. There’s a real gap in quality here, but then a big pulse arrives on the 1st of September. The swell jumps to about 7 feet from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (1176). The wind is still cross-onshore, but it’s a proper step up in size. This is getting into the territory where beginners might want to sit this one out.

The true standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the 4th of September. We’ve got a solid 10-foot groundswell from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is very strong (2031). But the real magic is the wind. On Friday afternoon the 4th, it goes glassy. Absolutely dead flat water. This is your window. The break is usually a bit inconsistent, but when it’s on like this, it’s a treat. The wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers, and the size means it’s only for the experienced crew. The swell direction is NNW, and the optimum swell direction for Bunkers is W, so it’s a bit of a mismatch, but with that size and glassy conditions, it’ll still offer some memorable waves. The crowd might be a factor, so get there early.

The following morning on the 5th, the size holds at 10 feet, but the wind swings back to a cross-onshore, killing the perfection. That Friday afternoon is the clear winner.

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