Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window for this spot, and honestly, it’s a slow start. The first few days aren’t really worth paddling out for, but don’t write it off just yet ‘cause there’s a few promising sessions brewing later on.
Bunkers – This is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the west swell. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday morning, 25 August. We’ve got a small 2ft swell from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds, so there’s some energy behind it (combined energy of 381). The wind is light and offshore from the WNW, which is a major plus for clean conditions. That said, the surf is marginal and tide dependent, so it’s a quiet session, not a standout.
The whole week stays pretty weak. Swell hangs around 2ft to 2ft through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the conditions are poor for most of it. Friday morning, 28 August, we see a little bump in energy (453) with a 2ft SW swell and light offshore wind, but it’s still a marginal day.
Saturday, 29 August, and Sunday, 30 August, are a bit better. The swell picks up slightly to 4ft, still from the SSW, with long periods around 16 to 18 seconds. The combined energy is climbing—up to 909 on Saturday afternoon. Wind is still cross-on for the afternoons, but mornings offer light offshore from the NW, so the early sessions are the ones to aim for. Still, these are marginal days, not classic.
We hit a bit of a flat spot Monday and Tuesday (31 Aug – 1 Sep) with swell dropping back to 3ft and poor conditions.
Now, the good stuff. Wednesday morning, 2 September, is still messy, but the real standout arrives on Friday afternoon, 4 September. There’s a 6ft swell from the WNW, short period at 10 seconds, but the combined energy hits 1025, showing strong wave energy. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, so the surface will be clean. This is a solid session for the more experienced crew—this kind of size is pushing it for beginners.
Then, Saturday afternoon, 5 September, is a beauty. The swell is 6ft from the NW, short period at 7 seconds, but the wind goes glassy from the WNW. That’s the kind of wind you wait for. Combined energy is 708, and the conditions are expecting very good surf. This is the best on offer in the whole window.
Sunday, 6 September, keeps the momentum. The morning is a bit messy with a 8ft NNW swell and cross-shore wind, but the afternoon glass-off from the W delivers 7ft clean waves. That’s big for this spot (combined energy 1129), so it’s expert territory. The short period (8 seconds) means it’ll be punchy, but glassy conditions make it a ripper.
Monday, 7 September, falls apart with strong cross-on wind and a dropping swell, so that’s the end of the run.
The last few days (8-9 September) see the swell tapering back to 5ft to 3ft, with light winds but cross-on conditions, so nothing special.
The standout session: Saturday afternoon, 5 September. Glassy, 6ft NW swell, clean and fun. If you’re an experienced surfer, Sunday afternoon, 6 September, is a runner-up with 7ft glassy conditions. Keep an eye on the forecast, but these two afternoons are the ones to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 201 | 149 | 134 | 132 | 154 | 268 | 351 | 322 | 486 | 751 | 447 | 627 | 519 | 334 | 330 | 325 | 210 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.63m | 10:51PM2.08m | 12:32PM1.70m | 11:32PM2.11m | 12:57PM1.79m | 00:11AM2.10m | 1:20PM1.87m | 00:51AM2.05m | 1:43PM1.96m | 1:32AM1.97m | 2:08PM2.05m | 2:18AM1.85m | 2:36PM2.12m | 3:09AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM0.95m | 5:49AM-0.06m | 5:34PM0.84m | 6:21AM-0.07m | 6:15PM0.71m | 6:50AM-0.03m | 6:55PM0.58m | 7:19AM0.05m | 7:36PM0.45m | 7:49AM0.17m | 8:20PM0.32m | 8:20AM0.32m | 9:07PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
267 | 216 | 163 | 203 | 201 | 149 | 105 | 130 | 154 | 123 | 159 | 93 | 109 | 751 | 243 | 627 | 519 | 334 | 330 | 325 | 210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
25 | 89 | 87 | 89 | 49 | 25 | 134 | 132 | 130 | 268 | 351 | 322 | 486 | 17 | 447 | 9 | 21 | 50 | 43 | 44 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSW 12 | W 12 | S 13 | S 12 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | W 10 | W 10 |
89 | 19 | 35 | 29 | 47 | 69 | 82 | 72 | 36 | 62 | 61 | 84 | 113 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 12 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 124 | — | 183 | 155 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 17 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 293 | 466 | 17 | 465 | 111 | 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.
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