Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 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
11.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. 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+) 8AM (Tue 19th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 19th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 22nd May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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 Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
3
2
1
2
0
1
4
2
2
3
1
2
4
1
2
4
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NNW
8
1.8
WNW
15
1.7
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
3
NNW
8
2.1
NW
9
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3.5
NNW
10
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
9
2.2
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
2.4
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
714
1447
1143
972
958
1021
686
1221
1183
1670
1939
1689
1199
608
481
481
904
749
645
907
700
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
N
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
N
20
N
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
N
5
N
20
NNW
15
N
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NE
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:54PM1.75m
1:28AM2.53m
3:50PM1.73m
2:20AM2.41m
4:48PM1.73m
3:17AM2.24m
5:46PM1.77m
4:22AM2.03m
6:42PM1.83m
5:38AM1.81m
7:33PM1.93m
7:01AM1.64m
8:19PM2.02m
8:25AM1.54m
Low Tide
7:31PM0.98m
8:51AM-0.58m
8:26PM1.02m
9:43AM-0.47m
9:28PM1.05m
10:38AM-0.31m
10:41PM1.03m
11:33AM-0.13m
00:02AM0.96m
12:28PM0.05m
1:23AM0.80m
1:21PM0.24m
2:36AM0.59m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
Temp °C
12
10
12
12
11
11
11
10
12
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
8
7
9
8
9
7
7
8
10
10
9
8
9
9
11
10
10
10
9
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
16
1.8
WNW
15
1.7
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
2.1
NW
9
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
NW
11
3
NNW
9
3.5
NNW
10
0.6
SW
18
3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
9
2.2
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
2.4
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
Energy kJ
458
1447
1143
972
958
353
686
450
341
1670
1939
194
1199
608
481
481
904
749
645
907
700
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
1.1
WNW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.3
S
12
0.5
SW
18
1.1
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
34
73
42
43
95
224
336
113
303
79
118
28
152
220
102
88
203
255
489
572
480
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
SW
24
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
21
20
87
39
38
90
90
32
79
96
29
31
32
143
121
201
80
169
166
144
193
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
1.9
N
8
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
1.4
N
8
Energy kJ
714
891
634
546
764
1021
443
1221
1183
1689
257
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
1
2
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
466
17
293
465
27
319
293
0
251
84
27
224
86
0
111
105
0
173
41
17
362
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
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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