Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got on the horizon. It’s a bit of a slow start, I won’t lie. The first week is gonna be a real test of patience, with small waves and a few cross-onshore messin’ things up. The main spot in the crosshairs is Bunkers, which is pretty consistent, so it’s always got a chance.

We kick off on Friday, August 14th. The swell is a measly 2ft from the SW, but it’s got some serious push behind it with a 15-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate at 493. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW in the morning – that’s a beautiful thing for clean conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so grab a longboard. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-onshore breeze, so get out there early.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are more of the same. Swell lifts to 2ft to 3ft, still from the SSW, with a long period of 16 to 18 seconds. The energy is moderate (around 560-594). Mornings are your best bet with light offshore winds, but the afternoons get that cross-onshore chop. It’s marginal, but if you’re keen, the early bird gets the worm.

Monday the 17th is a bit of a write-off for quality, with a cross-onshore wind and a choppy surface. The swell drops a touch to 3ft. The energy is still moderate (526), but the wind is just not playin’ ball.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are pretty poor. Tuesday sees messy, choppy conditions with a moderate breeze. Wednesday, the 19th, has a weird little spike – a 6ft swell from the NNW, but with a short, snappy period of only 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be lumpy and weak. The energy is moderate (675-720) but the quality is a no-go. The wind is offshore, which is a tease, but the short period means the waves will be fat and ugly.

Now, Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are a bit of a mixed bag. A 3ft WNW swell creeps in with an 11-second period, which is a better shape. Energy is moderate (534). The wind is light and offshore for the morning of the 20th, so there’s a chance for a clean, small wave session. But honestly, the standouts are still a week away.

The real action starts to look promising around Tuesday, August 25th. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell. The mornings see a 8ft swell from the NNW, with an 8-second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 995. That’s a big step up in power. By the afternoon, it’s 8ft and the energy is very strong at 1064. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but for a bigger wave, that’s manageable. This is expert territory, though – over 8ft is for the brave.

Wednesday, August 26th is the pick of the bunch, in my opinion. The morning swell is 8ft from the NNW, and the energy is strong at 1035. The afternoon sees it peak at 8ft with a massive energy reading of 1251. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which is a bit of a drag, but it’s not howlin’. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more organised than the windswell earlier. This is a true standout, but only for experienced surfers. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Bunkers, so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.

Thursday the 27th keeps the swell goin’ at 7ft to 8ft, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze, makin’ it a bit more choppy. The energy is still strong (815-1057). Still a good option for the experts, but not as clean as Wednesday.

After that, it tails off. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell drop back to 3ft to 5ft, with a long period SW groundswell comin’ back in. The energy is moderate to strong (782-907). Winds are light and offshore, so the mornings of the 28th and 29th could offer some clean, small waves for the beginners and longboarders.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a grind with small, clean waves in the mornings. The standout is absolutely Wednesday, August 26th – that’s the big swell day for the experienced crew. Don’t get too excited about the long-range stuff; it’s a way off, but it looks promisin’. Keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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