Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
12.3° C
0.9° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for the coming days. We’ve got a mixed bag ahead, with a real standout window if you time it right.

The first half of the week is pretty quiet, nothing to write home about. Tuesday morning is a bit of a write-off with a small 2ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and a cross-on breeze. The water is sitting at 54°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (516), but it’s just not doing much. The afternoon isn’t any better.

Now, Wednesday morning is where it’s at. Bunkers is your play. We’ve got a clean 4ft S swell with a nice 11-second period, and get this – glassy conditions. The wind is light from the west, so it’s going to be smooth. The combined energy is solid (534), and this is the goldilocks size for a good session. The only thing to keep in mind is that crowds are possible, so get out early.

Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings and gets strong, so that clean window is gone. Thursday and Friday are back to marginal conditions, with mixed swell directions and cross-on breezes. The swell is a bit all over the place, with a long period from the SW on Friday reaching 24 seconds, but the energy is strong (1350) and the wind is just cross-on, so it’s messy.

The weekend into early next week stays on the marginal side. There’s a consistent background SW swell, but it’s always cross-on with a light to gentle breeze. The energy stays moderate to strong (over 1000 in some spots), but the wind is never quite right for a clean, polished wave. The water will be a bit variable, but nothing unusual.

Looking further out, the first week of August brings a big change. A pulse of NW swell arrives, but it’s a short period (7-8 seconds) and the wind is still cross-on. The swell size jumps up to 7ft to 12ft, so this is definitely for experienced surfers only. The energy is strong (up to 1987), but the short period and cross-offshore wind will make it choppy and hard to handle. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly. The second week is a bit of a gamble, with the short-period NW swell lingering but the wind still not ideal.

So, the standout is clear: Wednesday morning, 22 July, at Bunkers. It’s the only time the stars align with a clean, glassy surface and a fun, rideable swell. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.7
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14
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11
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SSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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217
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817
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264
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421
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920
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753
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614
743
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
35
SW
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SSE
10
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5
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NNW
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High Tide
6:23PM2.08m
7:47AM1.28m
7:09PM2.06m
9:18AM1.30m
7:58PM2.05m
10:32AM1.37m
8:50PM2.05m
11:27AM1.45m
9:39PM2.08m
12:10PM1.52m
10:25PM2.12m
12:46PM1.58m
11:07PM2.15m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.64m
1:27AM0.36m
12:23PM0.84m
2:31AM0.25m
1:20PM1.00m
3:30AM0.14m
2:23PM1.09m
4:21AM0.04m
3:25PM1.13m
5:06AM-0.05m
4:20PM1.12m
5:46AM-0.12m
5:07PM1.08m
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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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