
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with NW 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 (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for this stretch.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, nothing to get too excited about. We’ve got some moderate wave energy coming through, but the wind and conditions just aren’t lining up for a clean session until we get past the first week.
Looking at Bunkers, the first real chance to paddle out with a smile is on Thursday afternoon, September 3rd. There’s some decent size, around 7ft from the NW, with solid energy (1678) behind it, but the wind is cross-on and the report says it’s marginal. Honestly, it’s one of those days where you might get a couple of OK ones, but the tide and a light bump on the surface will keep it from being anything special.
Friday the 4th is pretty similar—size holding around 7ft, but the wind stays cross-ish. Not terrible, but not clean. The water temp is about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.
Now, we hit a bit of a lull from the 5th into the 6th and 7th. Swell drops right down under 3ft, and while the wind is light, the energy is weak (under 1000). The wave comment is poor or marginal most of these days. Saturday morning the 5th does have a tiny bit of clean offshore wind, but the swell is too small and short to even bother with. This stretch is a write-off for decent surf.
Things start to look a bit better around Thursday the 10th. The swell period jumps up to 17 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but it’s small—under 3ft—and the wind is onshore. The energy is moderate (935, 971), but it’s not the day to call in sick for.
The real standout comes on Friday morning, September 11th. That morning at Bunkers, the wind goes glassy—dead calm, offshores from the NNW—and the swell picks up to 6ft from the NW. The period is short, only 8 seconds, but with that clean surface and moderate energy (980), it’s going to be clean, fun, and a good size for most intermediate surfers. The crowds are possible here, but with conditions that clean and swell that size, it’s worth the company. The water temp anomaly is normal, so just wear your usual rubber.
Saturday morning the 12th is similar: glassy again, 5ft from the NW with a longer 11-second period. The energy is strong (901), and this is another morning where you’ll want the early slot. The wind stays light and clean. This is the second standout in the window.
After that, from the 13th onwards, things taper off. The swell stays around 4ft to 6ft but the wind is mostly cross-on or light onshore, and the energy drops below 1000. The period gets short again, and by the 15th and 16th it’s looking pretty poor for a paddle. The swell direction swings to WNW by the end of the second week, but the wind stays messy. Not much to chase there.
The crowds at Bunkers can be a factor, especially on those glassy mornings, but for the quality on offer, it’s worth it.
So short story: Friday September 11th morning and Saturday September 12th morning are your best bets. Glassy conditions, solid waist-to-chest high swell from the NW, and enough energy to make it worthwhile. Everything else in between is either too small, too bumpy, or just plain marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1131 | 1197 | 959 | 709 | 437 | 532 | 425 | 474 | 411 | 405 | 456 | 437 | 301 | 298 | 383 | 487 | 427 | 466 | 451 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 11:55AM1.91m | 11:23PM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:17AM-0.22m | 5:20PM0.60m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
1131 | 1197 | 959 | 709 | 437 | 294 | 260 | 164 | 186 | 145 | 456 | 437 | 301 | 298 | 383 | 487 | 427 | 466 | 451 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 18 |
441 | 465 | 547 | 637 | 427 | 532 | 425 | 474 | 411 | 405 | 95 | 109 | 53 | 39 | 31 | 73 | 91 | 52 | 35 | 312 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 12 | S 13 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | NNW 6 |
106 | 103 | 96 | 58 | 161 | 79 | 98 | 56 | 18 | 46 | 46 | 38 | 87 | 45 | 26 | 112 | 159 | 129 | 183 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 44 | 113 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 0 | 286 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 113 | 111 | 0 | 251 | 111 | 17 |
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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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