Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey guys, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at Bunkers. Honestly, we're in a bit of a flat spell for most of this forecast, so don't get too excited.
The pattern is dominated by small, weak swell. We start things off Monday the 10th through the weekend, with waves hovering around 8ft down to 3ft. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore from the NNW, making for choppy, messy conditions. The swell energy is weak, and the period is short at 8 seconds, so you're looking at weak, crumbly lines. Water temp is sitting at 55.6°F, a touch below average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is a must.
There's a real dead patch from the 17th through the 23rd, where the swell drops to a dismal 2.5ft to 3.5ft. This is just a waiting game. However, there is one shining moment. You'll want to circle Tuesday afternoon, August 18th. We get a brief window of glassy conditions with a light offshore wind from the WSW at 3 mph. The swell is still tiny at 2.5ft from the SSW with a 14-second period (moderate energy), but that clean, glassy surface makes even the smallest waves rideable and fun for a beginner-friendly break like this.
After that, it's back to small, onshore slop until the very end of the forecast. Monday the 24th shows a bump in size to 5ft from the NW, with a period of 11 seconds and some decent energy, but the wind is onshore again, so expect lumpy conditions. Tuesday the 25th looks similar with 6ft but a shorter period and onshore wind, likely a bit of a mushy mess.
The highlight is absolutely Tuesday afternoon the 18th for those glassy, clean conditions. Otherwise, this is a period for patience and smaller boards.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 771 | 848 | 1326 | 887 | 857 | 890 | 645 | 616 | 1242 | 665 | 344 | 272 | 368 | 229 | 280 | 273 | 422 | 334 | 519 | 512 | 443 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:49AM1.64m | 10:27PM2.44m | 12:30PM1.75m | 11:24PM2.45m | 1:08PM1.86m | 00:17AM2.40m | 1:44PM1.96m | 1:08AM2.28m | 2:18PM2.04m | 1:57AM2.11m | 2:52PM2.09m | 2:48AM1.91m | 3:25PM2.10m | 3:41AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.98m | 5:42AM-0.45m | 5:20PM0.85m | 6:26AM-0.45m | 6:15PM0.71m | 7:07AM-0.37m | 7:08PM0.59m | 7:45AM-0.23m | 7:59PM0.48m | 8:21AM-0.03m | 8:50PM0.40m | 8:56AM0.19m | 9:42PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 82 | 848 | 69 | 70 | 857 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 129 | 665 | 344 | 272 | 368 | 229 | 160 | 143 | 119 | 61 | 519 | 512 | 443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 118 | 134 | 95 | 54 | 81 | 14 | 44 | 69 | 206 | 201 | 244 | 188 | 140 | 280 | 169 | 422 | 334 | 41 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 69 | 60 | 39 | 17 | 34 | 33 | 14 | 33 | 10 | 29 | 29 | 196 | 98 | 148 | 140 | 273 | 35 | 120 | 49 | 47 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 771 | — | 1326 | 887 | — | 890 | 645 | 616 | 1242 | — | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 86 | 0 | 222 | 502 | 17 | 319 | 86 | 17 | 111 | 466 | 44 | 287 | 108 | 17 | 173 | 84 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 42 |
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