Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 23 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
10.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 26th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 26th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
4
7
5
4
0
0
2
2
3
4
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
3.5
NW
14
4
NW
14
4
NW
14
3.5
NW
13
3.5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NNW
9
1.8
WNW
18
2.1
WNW
17
2.2
WNW
16
1.9
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
485
485
425
701
659
512
347
4274
5907
6129
4276
2602
2300
1835
2010
2346
2359
1525
1484
875
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
15
SW
15
WSW
5
N
5
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
35
N
30
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:33PM1.93m
7:01AM1.64m
8:19PM2.02m
8:25AM1.54m
9:00PM2.11m
9:41AM1.51m
9:37PM2.17m
10:47AM1.52m
10:11PM2.20m
11:44AM1.55m
10:44PM2.21m
12:34PM1.59m
11:14PM2.21m
Low Tide
12:28PM0.05m
1:23AM0.80m
1:21PM0.24m
2:36AM0.59m
2:12PM0.42m
3:36AM0.37m
3:00PM0.59m
4:26AM0.17m
3:46PM0.74m
5:09AM0.01m
4:29PM0.86m
5:48AM-0.11m
5:09PM0.96m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:37
8:38
2
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
10
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
11
8
9
9
8
6
10
9
9
4
5
6
9
9
11
9
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
1.9
NW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.3
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
3.5
NW
14
4
NW
14
4
NW
14
3.5
NW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
21
1.8
WNW
18
2.4
NNW
8
2.2
WNW
16
1.9
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
Energy kJ
151
485
485
381
701
659
512
347
4274
5907
6129
4276
188
183
692
2010
750
2359
1525
1484
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.1
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
23
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
2.1
WNW
17
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.8
NW
7
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
198
201
203
425
134
54
220
298
377
377
310
310
54
138
116
2346
73
73
287
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
23
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
26
Energy kJ
28
59
123
169
65
144
30
8
9
8
54
113
74
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
0.4
SW
3
3.5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NNW
9
2.2
NW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
Energy kJ
345
2
2602
2300
1835
698
765
418
503
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
111
84
0
113
44
0
44
173
17
0
111
33
293
276
17
324
84
17
324
466
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
7
5
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
9
6
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
8
6
8
6
7
8
9
7
6
5
5
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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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