Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of marginal days and a few windows that could really turn it on if the conditions line up. We’ve got a solid run of small to moderate swell, but the wind is the main player here. It’s mostly going to be cross-on or onshore, spoiling the shape. The best bet is to keep an eye on the glassy windows.

The first real chance to get wet is at Bunkers. This spot is exposed to the west and is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break, but it can get a bit busy sometimes. The water is sitting at 53°F at the start, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are pretty marginal. Small swell around 3ft to 3ft from the WNW, with a very long period of 16 to 17 seconds, which is classic groundswell. That long period can make it break a bit straight at a beach setup, but the energy is decent (910 to 1010). The problem is the wind is on it, so it’ll be a little choppy.

Sunday the 19th picks up to 7ft, but it’s short-period windswell at 8 seconds, and the wind is still messy. Not worth the paddle.

Monday the 20th is the standout. The swell drops to 6ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The energy is moderate (791), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The morning session is your window – clean, no wind, and a decent wave. This is the best on offer in the near term.

Tuesday the 21st is a write-off with rain showers and cross-on wind.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is another highlight. Swell is 8ft from the south, straight to the break, with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy again. The energy is strong (1510), and the conditions are labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a powerful, clean wave. But the afternoon is a total loss – a 19 mph cross-shore will ruin it.

After that, there’s a big gap of surfable days. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of the month, the swell stays small and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. The size bounces around between 2ft and 4ft, mostly from the SW, with some longer-period groundswell (up to 24 seconds on the 24th). The energy is moderate to strong (up to 1358), but the prevailing wind just won’t let it clean up. It’s a lot of “marginal” and “poor” labels.

Then, at the very end of the run, we’re looking at Thursday the 30th of July and Friday the 31st of July. This is a long-range promise, so keep an eye on the updates. The swell is big – 8ft to 10ft from the NNW – but it’s short-period windswell (8 to 9 seconds). The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be messy and powerful. At 10ft, this is strictly for experts only. The energy is very strong (1830 on the 30th). This has the potential to be a big, heavy day, but it’s not clean.

So, to sum it up: Monday the 20th morning is your best bet for a clean, fun wave. Wednesday the 22nd morning is the one for the experienced crew looking for power. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting and watching.

Rusty out.

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