
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what this stretch of coast is offering up over the next couple of weeks.
Well, it's not exactly firing out of the gates for Bunkers. The next few days are looking pretty average to be honest. The swell is just not cooperating with the wind, and most of the time the conditions are going to be a bit messy with that cross-onshore breeze.
For the first week, it's a bit of a grind. Friday the 10th through the weekend has small, weak swell around 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is blowing across it, so it'll be fairly choppy. The combined wave energy is sitting around the 500 mark – that's weak to moderate energy, not doing anyone any favours. The water temp is 53°, which feels a notch colder than usual for this time of year, so don't forget the booties.
We get a bump in size starting Sunday the 12th, with the swell switching to the NW and pushing up to 6ft, but it's short period and still cross-onshore. That combo is just a messy, crumbly wave. The energy jumps up to 800, which is moderate, but the quality is poor.
The real standout window is looking like Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th. The swell holds steady at 7ft to 8ft from the NNW with an 8-second period. Now, that period is short, which means it's windswell and will be a bit junky, but the energy numbers are big – hitting 1440 and 1397 – that's strong wave energy. The best part is the wind turns lighter and more favorable, with some offshore and light cross-offshore morning sessions. That'll clean it up a bit. This size is getting too big for beginners though; over 8ft on Saturday the 16th is only for the experienced crew.
Another one to keep an eye on, though it's further out, is Thursday the 23rd. We're looking at a solid 10ft swell from the NNW with a longer 9-second period and morning offshore winds. Combined energy is a massive 1512, but that size is expert-only territory. Any break that is inconsistent or rarely breaks could be worth the gamble if the conditions line up.
All in all, the best bet for a decent paddle is probably the mornings of the 16th, 17th, and 18th. The mornings of the 23rd and 25th have size but you need to know what you're doing. There is a fair bit of cross-onshore chop in the afternoons, so the early bird gets the cleaner waves.
Stick with it, the forecasts can always tweak a bit, but for now, keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
340 | 409 | 314 | 268 | 268 | 499 | 573 | 263 | 392 | 346 | 276 | 156 | 168 | 189 | 274 | 405 | 489 | 966 | 943 | 717 | 650 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 00:20AM2.55m | 2:21PM1.84m | 1:12AM2.44m | 3:01PM1.91m | 2:04AM2.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:31AM-0.59m | 7:15PM0.84m | 8:15AM-0.48m | 8:13PM0.77m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | NNW 8 |
340 | 409 | 314 | 230 | 211 | 220 | 197 | 166 | 392 | 173 | 276 | 156 | 98 | 99 | 274 | 194 | 162 | 218 | 286 | 312 | 650 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 18 |
70 | 42 | 109 | 268 | 268 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 178 | 37 | 161 | 156 | 106 | 103 | 152 | 89 | 57 | 125 | 161 | 124 | 438 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | W 18 | W 19 | S 19 | W 15 | S 18 | WNW 17 | SW 21 | WNW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | SW 15 |
18 | 85 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 55 | 18 | 76 | 133 | 59 | 83 | 66 | 60 | 106 | 31 | 50 | 11 | 149 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 | — | N 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — |
80 | — | — | — | 27 | 499 | 573 | 263 | — | 346 | — | 59 | 168 | 189 | — | 405 | 489 | 966 | 943 | 717 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 466 | 0 | 293 | 466 | 72 | 324 | 293 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 27 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 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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