Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch starting Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the second week where the surf is just not cooperating. The early days are tiny with weak, long-period energy, and the winds are all over the shop, mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. It’s not until the very end of the run that things start to get interesting. So, you’re looking at a solid gap of over a week where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, about the only real standout. Bunkers is your spot. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The real action, and I mean the *only* action worth talking about, kicks off on Tuesday the 22nd of September. The morning is already looking promising with a solid 13ft swell from the NNW, but it’s a bit cross-on. The big moment is Tuesday afternoon. We’re talking glassy conditions, absolutely no wind, and a 13ft swell from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3409, that’s serious power. This is big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a proper drainer. The size means it’s strictly for the experienced crew only – beginners, stay well clear. The long period will make for some excellent, well-shaped waves, but it’s a spot that’s exposed, so it’ll be handling a lot of that energy. Expect it to be a heavy, challenging session.
The next day, Wednesday the 23rd of September, is still very good. The swell drops a touch to 10ft, and the afternoon goes glassy again with a 8ft swell from the NW. The energy is still strong at 1527. This is another excellent window for the experts, but if you missed the Tuesday afternoon peak, this is your next best chance.
After that, the swell winds down through the 24th, and we’re back to smaller, less favourable conditions. So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a total loss. The only real standout is the window from Tuesday afternoon, 22nd September, through to Wednesday afternoon, 23rd September. That’s your moment. It’s going to be powerful, clean, and for the brave only.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 372 | 312 | 429 | 470 | 483 | 553 | 471 | 360 | 309 | 341 | 281 | 297 | 475 | 833 | 519 | 490 | 573 | 289 | 178 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:23PM2.23m | 12:28PM2.02m | 00:15AM2.17m | 1:00PM2.11m | 1:04AM2.06m | 1:30PM2.15m | 1:52AM1.93m | 1:59PM2.17m | 2:40AM1.78m | 2:29PM2.14m | 3:30AM1.63m | 2:59PM2.08m | 4:27AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM0.60m | 5:58AM-0.16m | 6:10PM0.42m | 6:36AM-0.03m | 6:57PM0.28m | 7:10AM0.13m | 7:42PM0.17m | 7:43AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.12m | 8:16AM0.52m | 9:09PM0.11m | 8:49AM0.70m | 9:55PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 199 | 160 | 223 | 470 | 483 | 553 | 471 | 360 | 216 | 251 | 281 | 297 | 475 | 85 | 85 | 106 | 573 | 289 | 178 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 12 | SW 17 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | S 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 372 | 247 | 429 | 146 | 427 | 57 | 49 | 318 | 309 | 341 | 241 | 147 | 144 | 127 | 111 | 83 | 147 | 143 | 88 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SW 18 | NW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 8 | WSW 15 | NW 11 | WSW 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 19 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 154 | 312 | 121 | 30 | 106 | 67 | 22 | 121 | 59 | 31 | 55 | 35 | 57 | 25 | 21 | 84 | 39 | 69 | 37 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 302 | — | 408 | 249 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 833 | 519 | 490 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 17 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 113 | 33 | 0 | 86 | 465 | 17 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 |
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