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/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Bunkers surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with NW 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. 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 (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
2756 | 2691 | 1944 | 2390 | 2480 | 2454 | 2212 | 1048 | 790 | 650 | 550 | 778 | 987 | 850 | 1185 | 708 | 667 | 541 | 580 | 458 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:47AM1.52m | 10:11PM2.20m | 11:44AM1.55m | 10:44PM2.21m | 12:34PM1.59m | 11:14PM2.21m | 1:19PM1.61m | 11:45PM2.19m | 2:00PM1.62m | 00:16AM2.17m | 2:40PM1.62m | 00:49AM2.14m | 3:20PM1.60m | 1:23AM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.74m | 5:09AM0.01m | 4:29PM0.86m | 5:48AM-0.11m | 5:09PM0.96m | 6:25AM-0.18m | 5:48PM1.03m | 7:00AM-0.21m | 6:26PM1.08m | 7:36AM-0.22m | 7:03PM1.12m | 8:13AM-0.20m | 7:41PM1.14m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 21 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 18 | NNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 188 | 2691 | 1944 | 942 | 2480 | 2454 | 2212 | 1048 | 734 | 353 | 436 | 441 | 305 | 850 | 1185 | 708 | 497 | 302 | 580 | 458 | 441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 25 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 183 | 1356 | 2390 | 529 | 322 | 105 | 69 | 116 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 123 | 364 | 212 | 610 | 55 | 541 | 70 | 46 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 25 | NW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 26 | SSW 19 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | — | SW 22 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 138 | 183 | 134 | 111 | 65 | 123 | 50 | 13 | 37 | 55 | 124 | 42 | 31 | 485 | 122 | 15 | 138 | — | 18 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 2756 | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | 517 | 790 | 650 | 550 | 778 | 987 | 494 | — | — | 667 | — | 145 | 91 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 109 | 0 | 173 | 44 | 17 | 293 | 346 | 17 | 346 | 466 | 0 | 324 | 466 | 0 | 293 | 86 | 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.
Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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