Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.1° 

Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bunkers surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 7th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the next few days are a bust. There's a little ripple of swell, but the wind is all wrong for Bunkers and it's just choppy and messy. Friday the 31st of July is a no-go. We're looking at a 2-foot SW swell, but the wind is cross-on from the NNW at 9 mph, making it a total washout. The water is sitting at 57°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The same story holds for Saturday the 1st of August. The swell picks up a little, but the wind stays onshore and ugly. Leave the board in the car.

Now, things get big – but not for the better. From Sunday the 2nd of August and well into the second week, we get a solid pulse of NNW swell. We're talking consistent 10-foot to 12-foot sets. The combined energy of all swells directed here is massive – we're seeing values like 1099, 1860, and even 2413 in the second week. That's some serious power. But the wind is cross-on, strong, and relentless. It's going to be lumpy, choppy, and a total mess. Honestly, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. The swell is too big and the wind is too bad for a decent session.

There are a couple of moments where the wind goes straight onshore, like Tuesday morning the 4th of August and Wednesday morning the 5th of August, but the surf is still 10-foot with a short 9-second period. It's a big, lumpy, poorly shaped wave. The forecast calls it "marginal." For a beginner spot like Bunkers, 10-foot is way too much.

We do get a bit of a break towards the end. The swell starts to fade by the 15th of August, dropping to around 6-foot from the NNW. The wind is lighter, and on the morning of Saturday the 15th, we get a light breeze from the NNW and the wave comment is "marginal." It's not pretty, but it's the best we've got. The period is a short 7-8 seconds, so it won't be a classic, but it's the most manageable it's going to be.

So, the bottom line: there's a lot of big, windy, ugly surf, but no real standouts for a quality session. The best chance might be the morning of the 15th of August, but it's still a tough call. It's a rough stretch for the area, but forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1034
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2179
1652
1968
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1411
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1178
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
5:18AM1.42m
5:18PM2.17m
6:50AM1.31m
6:09PM2.22m
Low Tide
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
10:44AM0.64m
00:32AM0.22m
11:34AM0.84m
1:44AM0.06m
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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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