Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.7° C
1.3° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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 happening over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough patch. The first real surf recommendation doesn't show up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then, it’s barely worth a mention. We’re looking at a solid week of pretty poor conditions before anything half-decent comes into play.

So, from Thursday, July 30th through Sunday, August 2nd, it’s a write-off. The swell is there, but the winds are cross-on or onshore, and the quality is just not there. The water is sitting at 59°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good thing.

The first glimmer of hope comes on Monday, August 3rd at Bunkers. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the west. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a beast. The combined energy is strong (1661), but the wind is cross-on from the N at 12 mph, making it choppy. This is really only for the experts. Tuesday, August 4th is a bit better with lighter winds, the swell still 10 ft from the NNW, but the conditions are still marginal. The energy is still strong (1316).

Honestly, the standout window is shaping up around Wednesday, August 12th. The morning shows a 10 ft NNW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NW. That’s clean. Combined energy is very strong (1855). This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed. Thursday, August 13th morning also looks promising with a 6 ft swell and light cross-on wind, but that 10 ft Wednesday morning is the one to watch.

The rest of the second week is a mix of cross-on winds and choppy seas, with nothing really standing out. The swell hangs around, but the quality never quite gets there. Keep an eye on that Wednesday, August 12th, it’s the only real standout in the whole 16-day window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Wednesday
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Direction
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SW
16
0.9
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SSW
15
0.7
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14
1.1
NW
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
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0.8
SSW
14
2.5
NNW
7
2.5
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8
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8
3.5
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3.5
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9
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
2.3
NW
9
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9
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
425
339
214
199
131
102
216
701
770
1190
1941
1564
2073
2118
1199
885
947
808
823
1151
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
5
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
N
25
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20
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20
NNW
30
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High Tide
2:13PM1.73m
00:59AM2.12m
2:38PM1.79m
1:38AM2.04m
3:04PM1.87m
2:20AM1.92m
3:30PM1.94m
3:08AM1.76m
4:00PM2.03m
4:06AM1.59m
4:35PM2.10m
5:18AM1.42m
5:18PM2.17m
Low Tide
7:12PM0.90m
7:56AM-0.14m
7:54PM0.81m
8:26AM-0.05m
8:39PM0.72m
8:57AM0.08m
9:28PM0.61m
9:29AM0.24m
10:23PM0.48m
10:04AM0.44m
11:24PM0.36m
10:44AM0.64m
00:32AM0.22m
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Feels °C
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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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