Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 PST
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Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bunkers this week:

The surf forecast for Bunkers over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 5th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 8th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
2
3
4
6
7
0
0
8
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
NW
3.5
NW
5
NW
5
NW
4.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.2
NW
1.8
NW
1.7
WNW
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.7
W
2.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)111112121111211917161615141413121212111216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1162822110693171157110478108130091245710546715345423325163292581610204677862615
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
NW
5
S
10
SSE
20
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
N
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
N
10
ESE
5
SE
5
WNW
10
ESE
10
SE
0
NW
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offoffglassoffoffglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:33PM
2.39
2:27AM
1.89
1:23PM
2.20
3:07AM
1.94
2:15PM
1.97
3:47AM
1.98
3:11PM
1.72
4:26AM
2.00
4:17PM
1.49
5:07AM
2.01
5:38PM
1.32
5:48AM
2.02
7:12PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
-0.45
7:35AM
0.84
8:17PM
-0.27
8:33AM
0.79
8:56PM
-0.05
9:34AM
0.73
9:35PM
0.19
10:39AM
0.65
10:14PM
0.43
11:47AM
0.55
10:56PM
0.66
12:54PM
0.42
11:44PM
0.85
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:39--7:39--7:39--
Sunset-5:02--5:04--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:08-
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
7----11152-----------
Temp. °C991012121012111111109141514131312131211
Feels °C (?)667111010106865511121110111010108
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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 12 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.

Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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