Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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