
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 2,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. 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+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are total flops – cross-onshore winds are blowing hard, and the energy is all wrong for a decent wave. It’s a bumpy, choppy mess out there. You’ll want to sit this one out.
Things start to get interesting from Monday the 3rd. The swell is pumping up to 10ft from the NNW, but it’s short period, around 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell. The combined energy is chunky, sitting at 1651 (moderate to strong), but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it pretty messy. Not the best, but it’s the first sign of life.
The real standout window opens up on Thursday the 6th through to Tuesday the 11th. The swell sticks around at 7ft to 13ft from the NNW, with periods around 8-9 seconds. The real game-changer here is the wind. For much of this period, we’re seeing light breezes and even some offshore conditions from the WNW and NW, which will clean things up nicely. The morning of Thursday the 6th, with a 7ft NW swell and light offshore wind, is a solid option. The combined energy is strong at 1253 (moderate to strong). The morning of Tuesday the 11th is also a good call, with a 10ft NNW swell, light cross-onshore wind, and energy at 1655. The swell is getting big, though – over 8ft, so this is really for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand.
The water temp is sitting right around 57°, which is pretty average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The break itself is Bunkers. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the west swell. The crowds can be around sometimes, so you might have to share the lineup, but it’s not a zoo. The best swell direction is from the west, and we’re getting a lot of NNW swell, so it’s not a perfect match, but the size and the cleaner wind will make it work.
The last few days of the outlook, from the 14th, drop off fast. The swell fades to under 3ft, and the wind picks up again, turning it back into a blown-out, choppy mess. Not worth the paddle.
So, the standout is the period from Thursday the 6th to Tuesday the 11th. The best single session? I’d pin it on the morning of Thursday the 6th – clean, offshore wind, and a solid 7ft swell. The 11th is also a strong contender, but the swell is bigger and more for the experts. Get out there and get some.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 166 | 1226 | 1030 | 1847 | 1931 | 1549 | 1638 | 1502 | 945 | 825 | 787 | 769 | 806 | 1060 | 636 | 1183 | 1616 | 1045 | 898 | 1294 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:09PM2.22m | 8:33AM1.30m | 7:11PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:34AM0.84m | 1:44AM0.06m | 12:37PM0.99m | 2:53AM-0.11m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 13 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 |
96 | 166 | 96 | 92 | 70 | 68 | 44 | 43 | 1502 | 945 | 825 | 787 | 769 | 97 | 1060 | 636 | 1183 | 1616 | 60 | 898 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
90 | 54 | 25 | 25 | 49 | 49 | 45 | 41 | 41 | 86 | 57 | 76 | 99 | 12 | 69 | 64 | 62 | 83 | 80 | 42 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | — | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
102 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 25 | — | 13 | 11 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 37 | 37 | 51 | 11 | 76 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 9 | — | NNW 9 |
12 | 143 | 1226 | 1030 | 1847 | 1931 | 1549 | 1638 | — | — | — | — | — | 806 | — | 516 | — | — | 1045 | — | 1294 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 465 | 17 | 324 | 806 | 17 | 251 | 84 | 0 | 204 | 86 | 0 | 84 | 111 | 0 | 41 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 0 |
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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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