Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
11.8° C
1.3° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 1,178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with WNW 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 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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.

Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of marginal days and a few windows that could really turn it on if the conditions line up. We’ve got a solid run of small to moderate swell, but the wind is the main player here. It’s mostly going to be cross-on or onshore, spoiling the shape. The best bet is to keep an eye on the glassy windows.

The first real chance to get wet is at Bunkers. This spot is exposed to the west and is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break, but it can get a bit busy sometimes. The water is sitting at 53°F at the start, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are pretty marginal. Small swell around 3ft to 3ft from the WNW, with a very long period of 16 to 17 seconds, which is classic groundswell. That long period can make it break a bit straight at a beach setup, but the energy is decent (910 to 1010). The problem is the wind is on it, so it’ll be a little choppy.

Sunday the 19th picks up to 7ft, but it’s short-period windswell at 8 seconds, and the wind is still messy. Not worth the paddle.

Monday the 20th is the standout. The swell drops to 6ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The energy is moderate (791), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The morning session is your window – clean, no wind, and a decent wave. This is the best on offer in the near term.

Tuesday the 21st is a write-off with rain showers and cross-on wind.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is another highlight. Swell is 8ft from the south, straight to the break, with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy again. The energy is strong (1510), and the conditions are labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a powerful, clean wave. But the afternoon is a total loss – a 19 mph cross-shore will ruin it.

After that, there’s a big gap of surfable days. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of the month, the swell stays small and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. The size bounces around between 2ft and 4ft, mostly from the SW, with some longer-period groundswell (up to 24 seconds on the 24th). The energy is moderate to strong (up to 1358), but the prevailing wind just won’t let it clean up. It’s a lot of “marginal” and “poor” labels.

Then, at the very end of the run, we’re looking at Thursday the 30th of July and Friday the 31st of July. This is a long-range promise, so keep an eye on the updates. The swell is big – 8ft to 10ft from the NNW – but it’s short-period windswell (8 to 9 seconds). The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be messy and powerful. At 10ft, this is strictly for experts only. The energy is very strong (1830 on the 30th). This has the potential to be a big, heavy day, but it’s not clean.

So, to sum it up: Monday the 20th morning is your best bet for a clean, fun wave. Wednesday the 22nd morning is the one for the experienced crew looking for power. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting and watching.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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362
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:41PM1.98m
2:58AM2.05m
4:20PM2.04m
3:55AM1.80m
5:00PM2.07m
5:00AM1.56m
5:40PM2.08m
6:17AM1.37m
6:23PM2.08m
7:47AM1.28m
7:09PM2.06m
9:18AM1.30m
7:58PM2.05m
Low Tide
8:56AM-0.31m
9:11PM0.69m
9:36AM-0.09m
10:11PM0.62m
10:14AM0.15m
11:14PM0.55m
10:54AM0.40m
00:20AM0.46m
11:35AM0.64m
1:27AM0.36m
12:23PM0.84m
2:31AM0.25m
1:20PM1.00m
3:30AM0.14m
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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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