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Bunkers Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 04 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
11.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5PM. 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+) | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 4th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | |
936 | 769 | 566 | 380 | 311 | 220 | 580 | 514 | 485 | 461 | 366 | 286 | 157 | 217 | 188 | 229 | 298 | 369 | 280 | 280 | 204 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:28PM1.59m | 1:47AM2.08m | 4:16PM1.54m | 2:22AM2.01m | 5:08PM1.51m | 3:04AM1.94m | 6:05PM1.51m | 3:54AM1.84m | 6:59PM1.55m | 4:57AM1.74m | 7:45PM1.63m | 6:15AM1.65m | 8:23PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM-0.12m | 8:02PM1.07m | 9:11AM-0.07m | 8:40PM1.12m | 9:54AM-0.01m | 9:26PM1.17m | 10:42AM0.07m | 10:24PM1.19m | 11:34AM0.13m | 11:36PM1.17m | 12:26PM0.20m | 00:55AM1.07m | 1:19PM0.26m | 2:06AM0.88m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | W 9 | WSW 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 |
 kJ | 936 | 769 | 566 | 380 | 311 | 214 | 580 | 514 | 485 | 461 | 366 | 286 | 157 | 122 | 188 | 211 | 157 | 369 | 186 | 190 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 9 |
| kJ | 135 | 84 | 71 | 78 | 86 | 220 | 251 | 62 | 123 | 131 | 106 | 95 | 73 | 45 | 55 | 229 | 298 | 263 | 280 | 280 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 121 | 152 | 125 | 193 | 134 | 54 | 35 | 248 | 162 | 164 | 162 | 120 | 100 | 217 | 29 | 123 | 149 | 206 | 125 | 37 | 171 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 104 | — | 189 | 189 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 17 | 0 | 109 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 17 | 31 | 108 | 17 | 87 | 111 | 17 | 86 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 0 |
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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.
Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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