Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.4°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I won't sugarcoat it – this outlook is a mixed bag, and for the first week or so you're gonna have to work for it. The main story is a persistent, clean, long-period groundswell from the SW that's just not breaking in our favour at the main spot for a long time. The water's sitting at 58°F which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get a wet suit on is Wednesday the 26th. Bunkers is seeing a tiny 2ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (367). The morning looks best with a light offshore breeze from the NNW, which should keep things tidy. It's a beginner spot and it's fairly consistent, but this swell is so small and long-period that it'll be fat and slow. Still, if you're desperate for a paddle, that's your window. Expect crowds sometimes.

The rest of the week and into the next is a write-off with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds mushing up the tiny swell. There's a big gap of mostly nothing until we get into early September.

Thursday the 3rd of September starts to see a change. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NW in the morning with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy is getting strong (934). The wind is light offshore again, so it'll be clean. This is still marginal though, and the afternoon jumps to 7ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds – that's pushing into expert territory (1296 energy). The wind goes cross-onshore, so the morning is the pick here.

The real standout, the one I'm keeping an eye on, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning sees a solid 7ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period. The wind is cross-shore from the SW, and the energy is very strong (1056). The afternoon gets even better: 8ft from the NNW, 9-second period, very strong energy (1079), and the wind from the SW drops to a light breeze, keeping it cross-shore and clean. This is big, powerful, and will be difficult for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the best on offer. The offshore wind direction is not ideal for Bunkers, and it's a beach break, so the long-period swell might make it a bit straight and closey. Honestly, with that much power and wind, this setup might be better for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The next morning, Tuesday the 8th, is also a good backup with 7ft from the NNW and light cross-onshore winds.

After that, the swell drops back down to smaller, cleaner long-period SW groundswells, but not enough to get excited about.

So, the pick of the litter is definitely Monday the 7th of September for the big wave chargers, but be aware of the crowd factor and the tricky beach break conditions. The window is narrow, but there's a pulse of real energy coming.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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149
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268
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418
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170
154
166
132
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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N
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NNE
15
NNW
15
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
12:32PM1.70m
11:32PM2.11m
12:57PM1.79m
00:11AM2.10m
1:20PM1.87m
00:51AM2.05m
1:43PM1.96m
1:32AM1.97m
2:08PM2.05m
2:18AM1.85m
2:36PM2.12m
3:09AM1.70m
3:08PM2.18m
4:10AM1.55m
Low Tide
5:34PM0.84m
6:21AM-0.07m
6:15PM0.71m
6:50AM-0.03m
6:55PM0.58m
7:19AM0.05m
7:36PM0.45m
7:49AM0.17m
8:20PM0.32m
8:20AM0.32m
9:07PM0.21m
8:53AM0.50m
9:59PM0.13m
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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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