Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 PDT
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Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning).

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
3
NW
13
3.5
NW
13
4
NW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
1.6
WNW
14
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
4
NNW
10
3.5
NNW
10
3
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
266
340
461
722
2775
3452
1952
853
1127
1299
875
1122
1066
1028
1134
1658
1764
2793
2205
1726
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
N
30
N
30
N
25
N
35
NNW
35
N
35
N
40
N
40
N
30
N
25
N
30
N
15
N
20
N
30
N
20
N
20
N
25
N
5
SE
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
10:37PM2.35m
12:08PM1.73m
11:15PM2.47m
1:04PM1.76m
11:56PM2.55m
1:59PM1.76m
00:40AM2.57m
2:54PM1.75m
1:28AM2.53m
3:50PM1.73m
2:20AM2.41m
4:48PM1.73m
3:17AM2.24m
Low Tide
4:25PM0.64m
5:35AM-0.25m
5:09PM0.75m
6:22AM-0.46m
5:54PM0.84m
7:10AM-0.59m
6:41PM0.92m
7:59AM-0.63m
7:31PM0.98m
8:51AM-0.58m
8:26PM1.02m
9:43AM-0.47m
9:28PM1.05m
10:38AM-0.31m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
Temp °C
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
12
12
12
13
12
13
14
12
14
8
6
5
4
5
3
3
3
2
4
4
6
6
6
8
8
7
9
9
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
1.6
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
18
0.8
WNW
16
1.4
WNW
15
1.6
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.4
NW
11
0.6
SW
19
Energy kJ
480
266
295
461
722
215
199
120
710
624
352
82
339
829
1028
1134
800
230
274
493
303
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
1
WNW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
1.1
NW
10
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
208
229
215
199
193
102
20
82
79
46
34
34
208
42
97
229
224
90
112
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
18
0.6
W
9
0.1
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
24
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
44
81
61
2
76
15
13
12
12
49
52
73
87
39
97
90
34
33
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
5
1.2
N
6
2
NNW
6
2.1
NW
7
1.9
NW
6
3
NW
13
3.5
NW
13
4
NW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
4
NNW
10
3.5
NNW
10
3
NNW
9
Energy kJ
54
94
340
393
278
2775
3452
1952
853
1127
1299
875
1122
1066
663
989
1658
1764
2793
2205
1726
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
465
17
362
465
72
465
806
173
362
465
55
293
466
17
275
293
55
251
86
0
204
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
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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.

Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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