Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are total flops – cross-onshore winds are blowing hard, and the energy is all wrong for a decent wave. It’s a bumpy, choppy mess out there. You’ll want to sit this one out.

Things start to get interesting from Monday the 3rd. The swell is pumping up to 10ft from the NNW, but it’s short period, around 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell. The combined energy is chunky, sitting at 1651 (moderate to strong), but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it pretty messy. Not the best, but it’s the first sign of life.

The real standout window opens up on Thursday the 6th through to Tuesday the 11th. The swell sticks around at 7ft to 13ft from the NNW, with periods around 8-9 seconds. The real game-changer here is the wind. For much of this period, we’re seeing light breezes and even some offshore conditions from the WNW and NW, which will clean things up nicely. The morning of Thursday the 6th, with a 7ft NW swell and light offshore wind, is a solid option. The combined energy is strong at 1253 (moderate to strong). The morning of Tuesday the 11th is also a good call, with a 10ft NNW swell, light cross-onshore wind, and energy at 1655. The swell is getting big, though – over 8ft, so this is really for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand.

The water temp is sitting right around 57°, which is pretty average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The break itself is Bunkers. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the west swell. The crowds can be around sometimes, so you might have to share the lineup, but it’s not a zoo. The best swell direction is from the west, and we’re getting a lot of NNW swell, so it’s not a perfect match, but the size and the cleaner wind will make it work.

The last few days of the outlook, from the 14th, drop off fast. The swell fades to under 3ft, and the wind picks up again, turning it back into a blown-out, choppy mess. Not worth the paddle.

So, the standout is the period from Thursday the 6th to Tuesday the 11th. The best single session? I’d pin it on the morning of Thursday the 6th – clean, offshore wind, and a solid 7ft swell. The 11th is also a strong contender, but the swell is bigger and more for the experts. Get out there and get some.

Rusty.

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