
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. 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+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Gotta be honest – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is about as flat as a tack. There’s no real surf to get excited about, and no day that stands out. We’re looking at a long gap from now all the way through to the 25th of August with nothing worth your time.
The only break in the picture is Bunkers, a beginner-friendly spot that breaks pretty consistently and faces west. Water temp’s about normal for this time of year.
Here’s the rundown. On Tuesday the 11th of August, there’s a 8ft swell from the NNW, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds and the wind is light and onshore. The energy is weak (990). It’s going to be messy. The afternoon has a light breeze but still cross-onshore, and the energy is just into moderate (1007). Waves will be bumpy.
Wednesday the 12th is a write-off – a moderate cross-onshore breeze chops up an 8ft swell (energy 808). No thanks. Thursday and Friday hang onto weak, short-period NW swell around 5ft to 8ft, but every session has onshore or cross-onshore wind. The energy is weak (514–877).
Saturday the 15th brings a shift: a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – long-period groundswell. But it’s small. Energy is 555 and the wind is light onshore, then cross-onshore. You might catch a few clean lines, but it’s barely waist-high. This pattern of small, long-period SSW swell carries into Monday the 17th, with heights around 3ft and periods of 14–16 seconds. Wind stays light and often onshore or cross-onshore. Energy drops from 580 to 513. For a beach break, long-period stuff can run straight and close out.
Tuesday the 18th brings back a 5ft NW swell, but it’s short (7 seconds) and cross-onshore. Energy is 661. The rest of the week is a mix of tiny 3ft to 4ft swells from WNW and SSW, periods 11–15 seconds, with light but never clean wind. Energy stays between 333 and 660.
By the 22nd of August, swell drops to 2ft and energy falls to 209 – barely a ripple. Saturday and Sunday are flat and choppy. Then on Monday the 24th of August, a 7ft NW swell shows up with 8-second period and gentle onshore wind. Energy hits 770, but the wind kills it. Tuesday the 25th fades to 5ft and marginal.
If you’re a beginner and you’ve got to paddle out, Bunkers on the morning of Tuesday the 11th might give you some soft, bumpy 8ft waves. Otherwise, this is a two-week dead spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d find something else to do.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1141 | 808 | 919 | 890 | 628 | 557 | 1184 | 632 | 365 | 223 | 261 | 223 | 280 | 270 | 422 | 334 | 441 | 430 | 334 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 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 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 6 |
1141 | 70 | 919 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 129 | 206 | 365 | 223 | 261 | 223 | 160 | 151 | 422 | 68 | 441 | 430 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | N 7 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 15 |
69 | 95 | 54 | 73 | 14 | 44 | 69 | 30 | 201 | 97 | 188 | 142 | 280 | 270 | 53 | 334 | 49 | 46 | 334 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 16 | S 11 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 7 | W 9 |
134 | 17 | 34 | 33 | 14 | 32 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 193 | 97 | 149 | 169 | 134 | 15 | 88 | 15 | 9 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — |
— | 808 | — | 890 | 628 | 557 | 1184 | 632 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | — | 75 | 65 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 251 | 552 | 27 | 251 | 86 | 44 | 111 | 324 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 111 | 173 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 |
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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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