Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
11.6° C
1.4° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Right, folks. It’s Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Bunkers. Gotta be honest with you, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag with a lot of noise to wade through before we get to anything decent.

We start off with a bit of swell on Wednesday the 8th. The morning glass is looking promising with a light offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, and we’re seeing a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 18 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, but at this size, it might just be a bit gutless. The combined energy is moderate at 1024, but the report calls it marginal. The water is a bit colder than usual, sitting at 53°, which is about 3° below the norm for this time of year. That afternoon, the wind swings cross-on, and the quality drops right off.

Thursday the 9th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the NW, but the period drops to 8 seconds. That’s a short-period, wind-affected swell, and with a cross-on breeze, it’s going to be a choppy mess. The energy is strong at 1237 in the afternoon, but it’s not surfable. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are similar stories – some swell, but the wind is wrong, and the conditions are poor.

Honestly, from Wednesday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 15th, there’s not a single standout session. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal or poor conditions. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, and the swell is either too short-period or just messy.

Now, things get interesting around Thursday the 16th. We start to see a building swell from the NNW. The morning has a 7ft swell with a 7-second period, which is still a bit short, but the wind is light offshore. The energy is strong at 1127. By the afternoon, the swell is 8ft, and although the wind is cross-on, the period ticks up to 8 seconds. The energy jumps to 1444. Still, it’s marginal.

The real standout window is shaping up for the weekend of the 19th and 20th of July. On Friday the 17th, we’ve got a 10ft NNW swell with a 9-second period. That’s a solid, powerful swell. The morning has a light offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, which is a major positive. The energy is very strong at 1921. However, at 10ft, this is strictly for experts. The afternoon stays cross-on, but the energy is still massive at 1892.

Saturday the 18th is another strong day. The swell holds at 8ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-on from the W at 6 mph in the morning, only causing small ripples. The energy is very strong at 1681. The afternoon is even better with a light offshore wind and 8ft swell, energy at 1730. This is the best on offer for the whole period. For the experienced surfers, this is the window.

By Sunday the 19th, the swell is still 8ft, but the wind is a bit stronger at 9 mph, and the energy drops to 1404. The rest of the week into the 23rd sees the swell drop back down, with some small, long-period SSW swells returning, but it’s still not a classic.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is the weekend of the 19th, particularly Saturday the 18th, when the combination of solid, 8ft to 8ft NNW swell and light winds should produce some heavy, powerful waves. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
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NNW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.2
NNW
8
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
NW
10
1.5
NW
9
1.6
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10
1.8
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10
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NW
9
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9
1.6
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7
1.5
NW
7
1.4
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.2
NNW
6
0.6
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
547
695
683
530
588
634
340
340
275
262
383
465
566
166
399
258
206
158
144
107
194
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
20
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20
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10
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15
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20
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5
NNE
15
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15
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NNE
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:55PM2.18m
8:29AM1.32m
7:44PM2.29m
9:57AM1.37m
8:38PM2.39m
11:08AM1.48m
9:34PM2.49m
12:05PM1.58m
10:30PM2.56m
12:54PM1.68m
11:26PM2.58m
1:38PM1.76m
00:20AM2.55m
Low Tide
12:13PM0.64m
2:09AM0.20m
1:08PM0.82m
3:12AM-0.05m
2:10PM0.95m
4:11AM-0.28m
3:16PM1.03m
5:06AM-0.46m
4:20PM1.03m
5:57AM-0.58m
5:20PM0.99m
6:46AM-0.62m
6:18PM0.92m
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5:56
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8:50
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Temp °C
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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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