Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.1° 

Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bunkers surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 26s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 26s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. 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+) 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 26s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but it’s not a total write-off. The first real window of opportunity opens up on Friday the 24th of July. The swell is coming from the southwest with a very long period of 24 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The height is small, around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the combined energy is moderate (628 to 1300). This kind of long-period swell really needs a good setup to hold together, so it’s a bit of a teaser. The wind is light and offshore from the northwest, so the surface will be clean, but it’s going to be small and a little tricky to catch.

The standout in this whole forecast, and it’s not even close, is the afternoon of Friday the 24th of July at Bunkers. The swell is 3 ft from the southwest, the period is a massive 24 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (1300). The wind is a light offshore from the north-northwest, practically glassy. If you get a pulse, the waves will be clean and lined up, but for a beginner, that long period will make it a bit hard to get into. Still, for a seasoned surfer and a mellow wave, this is the best moment on offer.

Moving into the weekend, the swell picks up a little – 4 ft on Saturday morning and 4 ft on Sunday morning – but the wind shifts to a cross-on shore. The period drops from 21 seconds down to 19 seconds, so the energy is still there (1446 on Saturday morning), but the surface won't be as clean. It’s surfable, but it’s not the same quality as Friday.

From Monday the 27th of July right through to the end of the first week, the pattern is similar: waist-to-chest high swell, but the wind is consistently cross-on from the north or north-northwest. The period drops further into the 16-18 second range, and the energy stays moderate (800-1150). The wave quality is marginal, with the wind making things a bit lumpy. It’s not a great run for clean, groomed waves.

Then we hit a gap. From roughly the 29th of July through to the 1st of August, the conditions turn poor. The swell is still around 4 ft, but the wind builds and stays cross-on, making it choppy. The scores are very low, and frankly, it’s not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a splash.

The second week gets interesting, but it’s a mixed bag. On Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell size jumps up to 8 ft in the morning and 13 ft in the afternoon from the north-northwest. The period is short, around 8-9 seconds, so it’s a windswell or a very short-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1383 and 2842). This is big, powerful, and messy. The wind is cross-on at 12 mph, making it a choppy, bumpy mess. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, with that size and onshore wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 3rd of August is also big, with 10 ft to 12 ft from the north-northwest, but the wind is lighter. Still, the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s not clean. The energy is very strong (1721 to 1865), but the quality is poor. If you’re a big-wave charger and don’t mind the chop, it’s there.

After that, the swell drops back down to the 6 ft to 8 ft range for the rest of the week, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore and moderate to strong (9-12 mph). The period is short (7-8 seconds), and the energy is weak to moderate (391 to 908). The conditions are poor, with choppy, bumpy waves. Not a good time.

The final bright spot on the horizon is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning shows a clean 6 ft swell from the northwest with a light cross-shore wind from the west-southwest. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’s not going to be a thing of beauty, but at least it’s clean and rideable. The energy is weak (535), so it’s a small, weak wave.

So, the best call in this 16-day window is the afternoon of Friday the 24th of July. It’s small, but the conditions are pristine. After that, Saturday the 8th of August is a distant second, but it’s a long way out and the short period is a concern. The rest of the run is either too windy, too big, or too messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
2
4
1
2
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
26
0.5
SW
24
0.9
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
1.1
SW
21
1
SW
21
1
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
421
280
920
440
1167
898
753
1100
738
621
719
947
1066
679
885
798
709
602
441
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
W
10
NNW
5
E
10
NNW
15
N
5
ENE
15
NNW
15
N
5
E
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
on
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:32AM1.37m
8:50PM2.05m
11:27AM1.45m
9:39PM2.08m
12:10PM1.52m
10:25PM2.12m
12:46PM1.58m
11:07PM2.15m
1:18PM1.62m
11:45PM2.17m
1:46PM1.67m
00:23AM2.16m
Low Tide
3:30AM0.14m
2:23PM1.09m
4:21AM0.04m
3:25PM1.13m
5:06AM-0.05m
4:20PM1.12m
5:46AM-0.12m
5:07PM1.08m
6:22AM-0.17m
5:50PM1.02m
6:55AM-0.19m
6:31PM0.96m
part cloud
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
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8:40
8:39
8:38
8:37
8:37
8:36
8:35
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Temp °C
13
16
16
15
16
17
16
16
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14
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16
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Feels °C
13
15
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15
13
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13
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12
14
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14
12
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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.

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