Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
The next couple of weeks start slow. No waves worth talking about on the 8th of July, and that Wednesday is a washout. On Thursday the 9th, we get some swell at Bunkers, but the wind is a problem. Thursday morning, it’s a 7ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period, and cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. The combined energy is moderate at best. Lots of water, but crap quality.
The real standout is the morning of the 21st of July (Tuesday). A solid 7ft swell from the NNW with an 8-second period, and the wind finally turns offshore from the NW at 6 mph. That clean wind will make a big difference. The combined energy is moderate (1049), but with those conditions, Bunkers will have some clean, fun waves rolling in. This is a fairly consistent spot, but it’s beginner-friendly; anything over 5ft gets challenging for learners. Water temp is about average for July, nothing special.
The 19th of July (Sunday) is another good call – 7ft from the NNW with an 8-second period, and offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph. Energy is moderate (1163). Clean conditions again. The 20th and 22nd have similar swell sizes, but the wind stays cross-onshore, so they’re not as clean.
On the 18th of July (Saturday), there’s a small 3ft swell from the WNW with a very long 16-second period. That’s real groundswell, packing a punch (1258). Small but powerful, better suited for a point or reef. At Bunkers (a beach break), that long period might make it a bit too straight and closey. Still, with offshore wind (NNW at 9 mph), it’s worth a look for a different kind of wave.
Don’t bother with the early part. The best session is the morning of the 21st of July – that’s the standout for clean, solid surf. The 19th is a solid backup. Any swell over 5ft at Bunkers is for the more experienced crew. Beginners might want to wait for a smaller day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 547 | 547 | 695 | 531 | 557 | 632 | 861 | 557 | 373 | 275 | 214 | 214 | 323 | 355 | 552 | 408 | 322 | 211 | 156 | 187 | 155 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:51AM1.35m | 6:55PM2.18m | 8:29AM1.32m | 7:44PM2.29m | 9:57AM1.37m | 8:38PM2.39m | 11:08AM1.48m | 9:34PM2.49m | 12:05PM1.58m | 10:30PM2.56m | 12:54PM1.68m | 11:26PM2.58m | 1:38PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.44m | 12:13PM0.64m | 2:09AM0.20m | 1:08PM0.82m | 3:12AM-0.05m | 2:10PM0.95m | 4:11AM-0.28m | 3:16PM1.03m | 5:06AM-0.46m | 4:20PM1.03m | 5:57AM-0.58m | 5:20PM0.99m | 6:46AM-0.62m | 6:18PM0.92m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 8:50 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 547 | 547 | 695 | 508 | 452 | 632 | 425 | 340 | 298 | 192 | 128 | 166 | 220 | 170 | 552 | 408 | 173 | 161 | 145 | 98 | 155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 17 | W 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 139 | 137 | 84 | 129 | 17 | 545 | — | — | 344 | 275 | 214 | 214 | 5 | 26 | 168 | 178 | 37 | 76 | 156 | 106 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSW 19 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 18 | W 19 | S 19 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 17 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 134 | 9 | 74 | — | 104 | — | — | — | 76 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 54 | 18 | 38 | 133 | 59 | 101 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 72 | 204 | 531 | 557 | — | 861 | 557 | 373 | — | 112 | 124 | 323 | 355 | — | — | 322 | 211 | — | 187 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 111 | 466 | 27 | 293 | 466 | 0 | 466 | 466 | 51 | 346 | 805 | 17 | 346 | 778 | 17 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 806 |
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