
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WNW swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bunkers. I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and we’ve got a bit of a wait for anything worth getting excited about. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board just yet.
The window opens on Thursday, July 17th, but even then it’s only just creeping into the "maybe" zone. We’ve got a weak, messy swell pushing in from the WNW at around 3ft to 3ft, with a period of 16-17 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which means nice energy but long waits between sets. The wind is a mix of onshore and cross-on, so it’s not going to be glassy perfection. The wave energy is moderate (1100) but it’s still pretty marginal. It’s a step up from the flat days before, but it’s not a standout.
Now, the real talking point is the weekend of July 18th and 19th. Saturday morning, the 18th, we see a jump in swell height to 7ft from the NW, but with a short period of just 8 seconds. That’s windswell territory, and it’s going to be a bit of a wall. The wave energy is strong (1136), but the surface is likely to be a bit of a mess with cross-on winds. Saturday afternoon stays similar. Sunday the 19th backs off a little to 5ft, still with that short period, and the wind swings more onshore. This is more of a "have a look" situation than a standout.
The water temperature at Bunkers is sitting at 54°F, which is about 2°F cooler than average for this time of year. So, it’s a bit colder than normal – you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The best option I can see in the whole 16-day window, and it’s still a "promising but less certain" call, is the tail end of the forecast. Heading into the week of July 25th to 27th, we start seeing a more consistent pulse of SW groundswell. The period is getting back up to 18-21 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell. The swell heights are around 3ft to 4ft, but with that kind of period, it’ll have some punch. The wave energy is strong to very strong (1416 to 1669 on the 25th and 26th). The wind is still cross-on from the north, but lighter, so the surface won’t be as chopped up. If you can wait, the morning of Sunday, July 26th, shows a 4ft swell from the SW with a 20-second period and light winds – that’s the pick of the bunch. It’s not a huge day, but the quality of the wave should be much better than the early windswell.
Remember, this is a beach break at Bunkers, and with those long-period SW swells, it can be a bit straight. But for a patient surfer, there’ll be some clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.
Overall, it’s a slow start, a mediocre middle, and a better finish. Don't bother paddling out until at least the 17th, and if you want the best of the 16 days, save your energy for the 26th of July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
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194 | 194 | 179 | 218 | 286 | 312 | 438 | 433 | 518 | 499 | 418 | 463 | 541 | 418 | 390 | 350 | 322 | 349 | 367 | 295 | 253 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:20AM2.55m | 2:21PM1.84m | 1:12AM2.44m | 3:01PM1.91m | 2:04AM2.27m | 3:41PM1.98m | 2:58AM2.05m | 4:20PM2.04m | 3:55AM1.80m | 5:00PM2.07m | 5:00AM1.56m | 5:40PM2.08m | 6:17AM1.37m | 6:23PM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:31AM-0.59m | 7:15PM0.84m | 8:15AM-0.48m | 8:13PM0.77m | 8:56AM-0.31m | 9:11PM0.69m | 9:36AM-0.09m | 10:11PM0.62m | 10:14AM0.15m | 11:14PM0.55m | 10:54AM0.40m | 00:20AM0.46m | 11:35AM0.64m | ||||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | |
8:46 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
106 | 151 | 179 | 130 | 68 | 312 | 438 | 433 | 518 | 441 | 418 | 463 | 541 | 418 | 390 | 330 | 322 | 288 | 247 | 188 | 184 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 6 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 |
194 | 194 | 106 | 36 | 286 | 159 | 149 | 231 | 179 | 499 | 362 | 353 | 277 | 256 | 358 | 350 | 261 | 349 | 367 | 295 | 253 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
85 | 59 | 162 | 218 | 159 | 25 | 10 | 74 | 74 | 103 | 297 | 370 | 175 | 157 | 186 | 183 | 158 | 101 | 72 | 59 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
42 | 55 | 44 | — | 21 | 136 | 303 | 322 | 405 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 466 | 465 | 17 | 466 | 466 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 173 | 27 | 0 | 44 | 111 | 51 | 111 | 86 |
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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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