Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cookin' for the Bunkers area over the next couple of weeks. The water is sittin' at 58°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got some small, long-period groundswell from the SSW coming in around Friday the 28th of August, with combined wave energy in the moderate range (484), but the conditions are just poor – lumpy and cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out for. That vibe pretty much carries through Saturday and Sunday, with the wind staying messy and the swell hoverin' around the 3ft to 3ft mark. The energy does climb on Sunday (up to 923 and then 1021), but it's still cross-onshore and choppy, so it's a pass for me.
Monday the 31st is a little more promising, but only just. The swell drops back a touch to 3ft, but the wind goes super light – 3 mi/h from the WNW. That won't give you glass, but it'll be small ripples, not full-on chop. Still, it's "marginal" at best. The first real flicker of something better comes mid-week.
Now, look ahead to Thursday the 3rd of September – that's where things get interesting, but also a bit heavy. Swell size jumps to 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, from the NW with a decent period of 11 to 13 seconds. The combined energy rockets up to 1949 and then 2910 – that's strong, bad-to-the-bone energy. The problem? The wind is cross-onshore and building, 9 to 12 mi/h, keeping it choppy. This is expert-only territory at 8ft, and even then, the messy wind will make it a battle. Friday the 4th eases a little back to 8ft, with lighter wind from the WNW, and the energy's still strong at 1841. It's the best of a tricky bunch for the experienced crew, but still not what I'd call a standout.
After that, the swell fades hard into the weekend of the 5th, droppin' back under 3ft with the SSW swell, and the wind flips around. The combined energy drops back to the 700-800 range. It’s a case of watching the wind, 'cause the swell's there, just small. For the next week, from the 7th onward, we see another pulse of NW swell, but the period is short and bumpy, 7 to 9 seconds, so it's gonna be weak, onshore mush. Not your friend.
If I'm being honest, there aren't any true "go now" moments in this 16-day window. The best bet for a surfer with a thick wetsuit and patience is the morning of Friday the 4th of September – the swell is a solid 8ft from the NW, the wind is a light cross-onshore from the WNW at 6 mi/h, and the energy is pumping at 1841. It's not clean, but it's the strongest, most rideable combo in the whole run. For the rest of it, the wind just won't play nice, and the good groundswell periods are always gettin' ruined by cross-onshore junk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
268 | 351 | 372 | 486 | 637 | 462 | 532 | 519 | 477 | 330 | 264 | 170 | 273 | 222 | 179 | 194 | 152 | 531 | 1256 | 2283 | 2053 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:20PM1.87m | 00:51AM2.05m | 1:43PM1.96m | 1:32AM1.97m | 2:08PM2.05m | 2:18AM1.85m | 2:36PM2.12m | 3:09AM1.70m | 3:08PM2.18m | 4:10AM1.55m | 3:47PM2.21m | 5:26AM1.41m | 4:36PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55PM0.58m | 7:19AM0.05m | 7:36PM0.45m | 7:49AM0.17m | 8:20PM0.32m | 8:20AM0.32m | 9:07PM0.21m | 8:53AM0.50m | 9:59PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.69m | 10:59PM0.07m | 10:14AM0.87m | 00:08AM0.03m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 17 | NW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
154 | 351 | 116 | 486 | 637 | 447 | 532 | 519 | 477 | 248 | 149 | 94 | 273 | 222 | 179 | 129 | 152 | 531 | 1256 | 2283 | 2053 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
268 | 61 | 372 | 116 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 10 | 272 | 330 | 264 | 170 | 156 | 154 | 154 | 194 | 86 | 214 | 502 | 535 | 460 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 13 | W 11 | SSW 12 | W 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 20 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | NNW 15 | S 11 | S 12 |
62 | 41 | 61 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 60 | 54 | 50 | 111 | 93 | 94 | 60 | 191 | 92 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
— | 182 | — | 83 | 135 | 462 | 362 | 490 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 34 | 10 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 346 | 17 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 275 | 346 | 0 | 324 | 111 | 0 | 259 | 27 | 0 | 161 | 21 | 0 | 111 | 682 | 0 |
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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.
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