Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW 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 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for a while. We're looking at a solid stretch of days with nothing really worth paddling out for, mainly small, weak swells and iffy conditions. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up until Monday the 19th of August, and even that is marginal.
The standout, if you can call it that, looks like Sunday the 23rd of August at Bunkers. We've got a bump up in size to around 7ft from the NW. The energy's moderate to strong (823) which gives it some punch. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but with swell over 5ft it'll be a bit much for the absolute newcomers. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and not have the drive of a groundswell. The morning has a light offshore breeze from the NW, which should keep the face clean for a bit, but it's exposed and crowds are possible. It's not world-class, but it's the best of a pretty average run.
Water temps are sitting at about 56°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Before that, the morning of Thursday the 20th of August has a small 3ft swell from the WNW with a longer period of 11 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. Energy is moderate (623) and the wind is light and offshore. It's small, but if you're desperate for a glide, it might be your only window of cleanish waves.
Later in the week, the 27th and 28th of August see another pulse of NW swell around the 7ft mark, but the wind is a bit messier, mostly cross-onshore, and the period is short again at 7-8 seconds. The energy is moderate but the chop will make it a bit of a battle.
All in all, we're in a quiet stretch. Keep an eye on the wind forecasts for those mornings in the second half of the month, as a light offshore is your best bet for finding something half-decent.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 272 | 272 | 251 | 251 | 501 | 408 | 286 | 279 | 221 | 173 | 180 | 178 | 117 | 98 | 114 | 218 | 790 | 617 | 541 | 608 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.09m | 4:41AM1.50m | 4:35PM2.05m | 5:55AM1.36m | 5:17PM1.99m | 7:26AM1.29m | 6:08PM1.94m | 8:59AM1.32m | 7:10PM1.91m | 10:09AM1.39m | 8:15PM1.92m | 10:57AM1.47m | 9:15PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31AM0.42m | 10:35PM0.33m | 10:07AM0.64m | 11:33PM0.32m | 10:47AM0.84m | 00:37AM0.31m | 11:36AM1.01m | 1:45AM0.27m | 12:42PM1.12m | 2:51AM0.21m | 1:59PM1.16m | 3:48AM0.13m | 3:08PM1.12m | 4:35AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 268 | 272 | 198 | 214 | 217 | 326 | 213 | 186 | 191 | 221 | 167 | 96 | 117 | 117 | 86 | 54 | 218 | 790 | 617 | 541 | 608 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 26 | 272 | 62 | 120 | 135 | 170 | 272 | 242 | 183 | 173 | 164 | 178 | 83 | 78 | 68 | 67 | 127 | 131 | 217 | 129 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | W 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 9 | 15 | 22 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 18 | 279 | 51 | 58 | 180 | 36 | 101 | 98 | 49 | 31 | 31 | 75 | 46 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 211 | 211 | — | 251 | 251 | 501 | 408 | 286 | — | 168 | 138 | — | 93 | — | — | 114 | 102 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 324 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 17 | 293 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 0 |
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