
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 2,277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is: this 16-day stretch at Bunkers is looking pretty flat in terms of quality. There’s a long gap with hardly anything worth paddling for, especially in the first week.
Water temp is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water’s not too cold.
Starting Wednesday, 29 July, we’ve got a bit of swell around 4 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, but it’s a very long-period groundswell (16 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The combined swell energy is high (1122), but the quality is poor. Not worth it.
Thursday, 30 July, the swell drops to 3 ft, still that long-period SSW energy, but winds stay cross-onshore and choppy. No go.
Friday, 31 July, morning shows 2 ft swell with offshore wind from the NW (clean), but it’s a short-period swell (14 seconds) and small. Afternoon jumps to 4 ft from the NW with a period dropping to 9 seconds, but cross-onshore wind ruins it.
From Saturday, 1 August, right through to Tuesday, 12 August, it’s a mess. Swell builds from 4 ft up to a massive 12 ft from the NNW (combined energy hitting over 2000 on some afternoons), but every session is plagued by cross-onshore winds, making it choppy and ugly. That 12 ft swell on Monday, 3 August afternoon is way too big for beginners and only for experts—but with the wind shredding it, even the experts are gonna struggle.
There’s a couple of mornings—Friday, 7 August; Saturday, 8 August; Sunday, 9 August; and Tuesday, 11 August—where the wind turns offshore from the NW, but the swell is still hefty (8 ft to 10 ft) and the period is short (8 to 10 seconds). For a beach break like Bunkers, that long-period groundswell combined with short-period local windswell just means washing-machine conditions. Not recommended.
By Sunday, 9 August afternoon, the energy drops into the moderate range (979) with 8 ft swell from the NNW, but the cross-onshore wind is back. The last few days, from Tuesday, 12 August onward, the swell fades to 2 ft to 3 ft from the SW, with a long period (16 to 18 seconds), but the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore. Combined energy is moderate (725 to 845), but it’s not clean enough.
Honest truth: there’s no standout session here. The best of the worst is probably Friday, 7 August morning, when you get a 10 ft NNW swell with light offshore wind (NW at 9 mph) and a 10-second period. It’s big and heavy, only for expert surfers, and the period is a bit short for proper shape, but at least it’s not choppy. The combined energy that morning is 1713—strong. But honestly, if you’re an expert, you could give it a crack. For everyone else, this 16-day run is a write-off. The area’s consistent nature means it won’t stay poor forever, but right now, you’re better off waiting for the next front to clean things up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
709 | 602 | 441 | 349 | 425 | 339 | 214 | 281 | 150 | 214 | 212 | 923 | 811 | 1289 | 1795 | 1448 | 1926 | 1684 | 1126 | 1104 | 1504 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:46PM1.67m | 00:23AM2.16m | 2:13PM1.73m | 00:59AM2.12m | 2:38PM1.79m | 1:38AM2.04m | 3:04PM1.87m | 2:20AM1.92m | 3:30PM1.94m | 3:08AM1.76m | 4:00PM2.03m | 4:06AM1.59m | 4:35PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.96m | 7:26AM-0.18m | 7:12PM0.90m | 7:56AM-0.14m | 7:54PM0.81m | 8:26AM-0.05m | 8:39PM0.72m | 8:57AM0.08m | 9:28PM0.61m | 9:29AM0.24m | 10:23PM0.48m | 10:04AM0.44m | 11:24PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 |
709 | 602 | 441 | 349 | 425 | 112 | 214 | 167 | 150 | 103 | 166 | 111 | 92 | 70 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 65 | 1126 | 1104 | 1504 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
31 | 99 | 158 | 132 | 81 | 339 | 110 | 103 | 133 | 92 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 25 | 49 | 45 | 41 | 15 | 86 | 78 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | S 15 | SW 8 | — | S 14 | S 12 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
6 | 29 | 11 | 11 | — | 161 | 3 | — | 91 | 11 | 15 | 37 | 13 | 49 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — |
376 | 328 | 256 | 239 | 133 | 41 | 96 | 281 | 42 | 214 | 212 | 923 | 811 | 1289 | 1795 | 1448 | 1926 | 1684 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 465 | 17 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 293 | 465 | 0 | 346 | 465 | 72 | 346 | 466 | 17 | 362 | 86 | 17 | 224 | 86 | 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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