Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.3° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with WSW 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 (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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 cooking.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag at Bunkers over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The forecast starts with a slow one. Wednesday morning the 2nd has some small, long-period swell, but it’s a bit messy with a cross-off wind. The afternoon is a write-off with poor conditions. Thursday morning the 3rd is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean 7 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is dead glass. That’s the kind of morning you get up early for. The combined energy is pumping at 1356 – that’s a solid, moderate-to-strong punch. The wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s fair – at 7 ft, it’s a bit much for the groms and beginners. The wind is offshore, so expect clean, peeling lines. After that, the surf stays fun but gets a bit sloppy through the afternoon and into Friday.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a letdown. Lots of marginal surf with cross-on winds and choppy conditions. There’s a long stretch from Friday afternoon the 4th all the way through to Wednesday morning the 16th that’s mostly just okay, nothing to write home about. The swell stays small to moderate, and the winds are rarely doing us any favors.

The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Thursday morning the 3rd of September. Grab it. Glassy conditions, a solid 7 ft WNW swell, and that long period of 10 seconds means the waves will have some shape and push. The location is exposed to the west, and the optimum swell direction is west, so that lines up nicely. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting forever between sets. Just keep in mind the crowds are possible here – it’s a popular spot on a good day.

Later in the window, Monday morning the 14th shows a pulse of 6 ft NW swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1219. But the wind is a gentle cross-on, keeping it just shy of perfect. It’s promising, but a week and a half out, so take it with a grain of salt.

Overall, if you can only make one session, make it Thursday morning the 3rd. The rest of the run is more about picking the cleanest windows in a sea of mediocrity.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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11
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Energy kJ
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306
731
1193
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637
427
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301
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202
339
232
167
272
Wind (km/h)
25
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SSE
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W
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SE
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WSW
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NNW
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High Tide
3:47PM2.21m
5:26AM1.41m
4:36PM2.20m
7:01AM1.35m
5:37PM2.18m
8:37AM1.39m
6:52PM2.16m
9:47AM1.50m
8:12PM2.18m
10:38AM1.64m
9:24PM2.22m
11:19AM1.77m
10:27PM2.25m
Low Tide
9:30AM0.69m
10:59PM0.07m
10:14AM0.87m
00:08AM0.03m
11:13AM1.02m
1:23AM-0.03m
12:32PM1.11m
2:35AM-0.10m
2:01PM1.09m
3:38AM-0.18m
3:19PM0.98m
4:32AM-0.23m
4:24PM0.80m
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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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