Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got on the table for Bunkers. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious muscle coming our way if you can wait.
The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Monday the 31st through to Wednesday the 2nd of September are offering up nothing worth paddling out for – tiny, weak, and messy. You’d be better off waxing your board and staring at the wall. Just a flat, frustrating gap until things change.
Finally, Thursday the 3rd of September is when the ocean wakes up. A solid pulse of NW groundswell rolls in. Thursday afternoon sees clean 7 ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy offshore out of the NW. This is the real deal. The wave energy is pumping too, hitting a strong 1316. It's a bit punchy for beginners at that size, but for anyone with a bit of experience, the tide lines will be lined up. Friday the 4th looks similar, with even more energy at 1623 and clean 7 ft swell on the morning offshore breeze. That Friday morning window at Bunkers looks like the true standout of this whole forecast. Clean, offshore, and solid.
The swell backs off a touch over that first weekend, settling around the 3 ft mark but with a long 16-second period, meaning it’ll be lined up but a bit fat and walled at a beach break like this. The winds stay manageable, light and cross-on, so it’ll be okay for a longboard but not firing.
Now, hold onto your board shorts. There’s another pulse forecast for the second week. Tuesday the 8th of September brings a building NNW swell, and by Wednesday the 9th, we're looking at a big 10 ft to 12 ft NNW swell. That’s expert-only territory, boys. Way too much for anyone not well-seasoned, and with a short 8-9 second period, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine at Bunkers. It’s big and powerful (combined energy up to 2443), but messy and really only for the brave or the kamikaze. That run of big swell hangs around through Thursday the 11th before fading out over the following weekend into some smaller, cleaner, but less exciting surf.
The water temp is 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a decent 4/3 wetsuit is the call.
So here’s the bottom line. The absolute best bet is Friday morning, September 4th. Get there early for the offshore WNW wind, clean 7 ft NW swell, and empty banks. That's your session. The Wednesday the 9th swell is a spectacle, but it's for experts only.
Stay stoked, and don’t be a kook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 220 | 213 | 181 | 151 | 194 | 132 | 222 | 612 | 1065 | 1237 | 981 | 793 | 475 | 452 | 392 | 487 | 339 | 334 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:36PM2.12m | 3:09AM1.70m | 3:08PM2.18m | 4:10AM1.55m | 3:47PM2.21m | 5:26AM1.41m | 4:36PM2.20m | 7:01AM1.35m | 5:37PM2.18m | 8:37AM1.39m | 6:52PM2.16m | 9:47AM1.50m | 8:12PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.21m | 8:53AM0.50m | 9:59PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.69m | 10:59PM0.07m | 10:14AM0.87m | 00:08AM0.03m | 11:13AM1.02m | 1:23AM-0.03m | 12:32PM1.11m | 2:35AM-0.10m | 2:01PM1.09m | 3:38AM-0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
99 | 54 | 213 | 181 | 138 | 138 | 88 | 222 | 612 | 1065 | 1237 | 981 | 793 | 461 | 321 | 260 | 220 | 186 | 156 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WSW 7 | SSW 19 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
264 | 220 | 154 | 154 | 151 | 194 | 85 | 49 | 610 | 106 | 465 | 553 | 534 | 475 | 452 | 392 | 487 | 339 | 334 | 264 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 4 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 |
17 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 12 | 92 | 132 | 214 | 19 | 145 | 101 | 89 | 57 | 30 | 96 | 102 | 33 | 31 | 45 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 52 | 109 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 0 | 21 | 44 | 0 | 84 | 204 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 113 | 105 | 0 | 111 | 173 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 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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