Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with NW 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 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this is a pretty quiet stretch for Bunkers. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the first week and a half is mostly a write-off unless you’re desperate for a paddle. The swell hangs around a tiny 2ft to 3ft for days, with poor to marginal surf conditions, cross-onshore winds, and choppy, messy stuff. Nothing really worth suiting up for until we hit the start of September.
The standout window arrives around the 4th of September, Friday morning, when we see a jump in swell. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits strong to very strong (2027), with a 10ft swell from the NNW, period around 8 seconds. That’s a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit peaky and punchy – not the cleanest shape, but there’s size. The wind is light from the WNW, creating a light cross-onshore with small ripples, so it’s not glassy but it’s workable. This is a big-wave day – over 8ft – so it’s strictly for experienced surfers only. The swell direction is from the NNW, and Bunkers is exposed to swells, with an optimum from the W, so this is a bit angled, but it’s still the biggest push we’ve seen. The water temperature is around 58°F with no anomaly, so it’s about average for this time of year – a bit chilly but nothing wild.
If you’re after something more manageable, check the 6th of September, Sunday morning, when the swell drops to 6ft from the NNW (period 8 seconds) with a clean, offshore wind from the NNW at 10 km/h. The combined energy is moderate (1024). It’s a step down in size, but the wind is offshore, which means cleaner faces. Still, the short period keeps it a bit chunky. By the 7th of September, Monday afternoon, we get a rare glassy moment: 6ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, with glassy conditions and very good surf. The swell is moderate, the energy is moderate (713), and it’s a solid option for a fun session.
Overall, Bunkers is a pretty consistent spot, but this run has a lot of flat, poor days. The 4th and 5th of September are the big, heavy highlights, but they’re not for everyone. The glassy window on the 7th is the best bet for clean, friendly waves. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 215 | 393 | 311 | 192 | 183 | 267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 201 | 149 | 134 | 159 | 166 | 268 | 347 | 322 | 395 | 637 | 447 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:15PM1.97m | 11:34AM1.55m | 10:06PM2.03m | 12:05PM1.63m | 10:51PM2.08m | 12:32PM1.70m | 11:32PM2.11m | 12:57PM1.79m | 00:11AM2.10m | 1:20PM1.87m | 00:51AM2.05m | 1:43PM1.96m | 1:32AM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08PM1.12m | 4:35AM0.05m | 4:05PM1.05m | 5:14AM-0.02m | 4:52PM0.95m | 5:49AM-0.06m | 5:34PM0.84m | 6:21AM-0.07m | 6:15PM0.71m | 6:50AM-0.03m | 6:55PM0.58m | 7:19AM0.05m | 7:36PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 204 | 393 | 242 | 143 | 63 | 267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 201 | 149 | 64 | 103 | 166 | 145 | 129 | 118 | 395 | 637 | 447 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | S 13 | W 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 215 | 112 | 311 | 192 | 183 | 24 | 22 | 87 | 89 | 27 | 21 | 134 | 132 | 130 | 268 | 347 | 322 | 113 | 29 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 12 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 84 | 106 | 106 | 104 | 89 | 89 | 35 | 29 | 49 | 44 | 77 | 159 | 35 | 62 | 61 | 84 | 17 | 22 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 93 | 120 | 164 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 0 | 362 | 51 | 0 | 113 | 111 | 17 | 111 | 111 | 17 | 362 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 173 | 0 |
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