Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 15 May 2026 PDT
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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
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
3
NW
13
3.5
NW
13
4
NW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
295
461
722
2775
3759
2086
789
1794
1414
563
1289
1367
1332
972
1115
864
1093
1185
1144
1304
1515
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
N
25
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
45
N
40
NNW
40
N
15
N
20
N
30
N
20
N
20
N
30
N
10
N
20
N
25
N
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:08PM1.73m
11:15PM2.47m
1:04PM1.76m
11:56PM2.55m
1:59PM1.76m
00:40AM2.57m
2:54PM1.75m
1:28AM2.53m
3:50PM1.73m
2:20AM2.41m
4:48PM1.73m
3:17AM2.24m
5:46PM1.77m
4:22AM2.03m
Low Tide
5:09PM0.75m
6:22AM-0.46m
5:54PM0.84m
7:10AM-0.59m
6:41PM0.92m
7:59AM-0.63m
7:31PM0.98m
8:51AM-0.58m
8:26PM1.02m
9:43AM-0.47m
9:28PM1.05m
10:38AM-0.31m
10:41PM1.03m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
Temp °C
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
13
14
12
14
14
12
5
4
5
5
3
3
2
3
4
7
7
6
7
8
7
9
9
9
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
1.6
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
15
1.8
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
2.5
NNW
9
1
WNW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
295
461
722
215
201
120
710
79
275
395
412
949
1332
972
722
378
509
1185
247
79
116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
1.4
NW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
215
199
193
134
20
82
12
46
124
34
73
42
43
95
224
90
467
303
96
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
SW
24
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
14
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
13
Energy kJ
66
252
51
15
13
12
12
34
52
20
87
39
38
90
34
112
79
30
52
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NNW
6
2
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
3
NW
13
3.5
NW
13
4
NW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
3
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
Energy kJ
286
352
213
2775
3759
2086
789
1794
1414
563
1289
1367
532
575
1115
864
1093
1144
1304
1515
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
1
4
5
1
3
4
1
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
362
465
72
465
466
173
358
466
17
293
466
17
275
466
17
251
84
3
149
84
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
5
5
6
7
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
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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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