Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Bunkers.

Alright, mate, looking at the next couple of weeks, it's a bit of a mixed bag for Bunkers, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth the paddle. The overall pattern is for inconsistent, generally small surf, but we do get a pulse of energy from time to time. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Thursday morning, the 20th of August. We've got a clean 3-foot swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is straight offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. That's a good sign for clean lines. The combined wave energy is moderate (492). It's a beginner-friendly break, and it's fairly consistent, so it's a good option for a learner or someone wanting an easy session. Just be aware that it can get crowded sometimes.

The next notable window is Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. The swell picks up to 6 feet from the NW, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and less powerful. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, which will keep it clean, but the energy is moderate (535). It's a step up in size, but still manageable.

Now, the real standout, the one that's got my attention, is Sunday afternoon, the 30th of August. We're looking at a solid 7-foot swell from the NNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won't be perfect, but the combined wave energy is strong (1007). This is a powerful one, and at that size, it's really only for the experienced crew. Bunkers is an exposed spot, so it'll be handling all that energy. If you're up for a challenge, that's the session to aim for, but it's definitely not for beginners.

The following Monday, the 31st of August, is also a bit of a runner. We've got a 7-foot swell from the NW, period of 8 seconds, and the wind is light cross-onshore from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is strong (937) again. It's a similar story to the day before, so for the experienced surfers, it's a solid option.

For the rest of the period, it's a lot of small, weak, or onshore wind-affected surf. A lot of the afternoons in the first week are just messy with cross-onshore winds, and the second week is pretty poor with the same story. There's a lot of marginal conditions, so don't expect any magic.

For the best bet, I'd say Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st of August are your best shots for a proper, powerful session. For the beginners, Thursday morning the 20th is your cleanest, safest bet. It's not a classic run, but there are a few waves to be had.

Rusty.

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