Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 2PM. 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+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’. Honestly, the next week or so is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy, cross-onshore slop with a bit of underlying SW groundswell, but the wind just won’t play ball. The water temp is sitting at 59° at Bunkers, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 24th is a write-off – 2ft of weak, long-period SW swell (18 seconds) but it’s crossed up with a SW wind. The combined energy is only 433 (moderate), and the call is poor surf conditions. That sets the tone.
Tuesday the 25th through to Wednesday the 28th is the same story: tiny 2ft SW swell, periods still long at 14-18 seconds, but the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The energy stays low to moderate (around 297 to 489), and it’s all marginal to poor. Not worth paddling out for.
Friday the 28th morning has a glimmer – an onshore wind with 2ft and 16 second period, energy up to 489, but it’s still marginal. By the afternoon the wind picks up to 12 mph cross-on and it’s choppy again.
The whole first week is basically a bust. There’s a gap of about 10 days of nothing worth getting excited about.
Now, if you can wait, things finally change around Friday the 4th of September. That’s the standout. By Friday afternoon, we get a clean 12ft NNW groundswell with a period of 10 seconds and glassy conditions – wind is a slight 3 mph from the NNW. The energy is massive at 2559 (very strong wave energy). This is for experienced surfers only; 12ft is over 8ft, so leave the beginners on the beach. Bunkers is exposed to the west but the swell direction is NNW, and the optimum is west, so it’s not a perfect match, but with glassy conditions and that much power, it’ll be firing. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect company.
Saturday the 5th of September keeps the run going. Morning has 8ft NW swell (9 seconds) with light cross-on wind, energy at 1506 (strong). The afternoon glass-off returns with 7ft and a WNW wind – energy drops to 994 (moderate) but still very good. Another top day for the experienced crew.
Sunday the 6th holds similar size (7ft to 8ft NW) but the wind stays light cross-on through the day, so it’s still good but not quite the perfection of Friday afternoon. Energy stays strong at 1064-1245.
After that, Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell hold around 8ft to 10ft NW-NNW, but the wind turns cross-on and moderate, making it choppy and messy. The quality goes downhill fast.
So to sum it up: the first 10 days are a total loss. The real gem is Friday the 4th of September afternoon – that’s the one to circle. Saturday the 5th afternoon is also a ripper. After that, it fades. If you’re a beginner, stay home until after the 4th. If you’re a seasoned local, get ready for a proper session on the 4th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
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192 | 183 | 267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 201 | 149 | 134 | 132 | 130 | 268 | 351 | 322 | 486 | 637 | 495 | 532 | 504 | 429 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:06PM2.03m | 12:05PM1.63m | 10:51PM2.08m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM1.05m | 5:14AM-0.02m | 4:52PM0.95m | 5:49AM-0.06m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
135 | 65 | 267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 201 | 149 | 105 | 106 | 119 | 153 | 161 | 322 | 486 | 637 | 447 | 532 | 436 | 272 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 |
192 | 183 | 25 | 89 | 87 | 89 | 49 | 24 | 127 | 132 | 130 | 268 | 351 | 61 | 93 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 9 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
106 | 104 | 89 | 19 | 35 | 75 | 47 | 68 | 134 | 79 | 69 | 68 | 44 | 37 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 177 | 295 | 495 | 405 | 504 | 429 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 0 | 293 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 17 | 173 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 362 | 793 | 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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