Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 PDT
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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
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.7
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
2.4
NW
13
3
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
1.5
WNW
12
2.5
NNW
8
2
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2.4
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
356
254
438
884
909
698
473
665
229
295
461
722
1018
1972
2789
1775
585
800
384
383
574
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NE
20
NNW
25
N
15
NNE
25
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
N
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
30
N
15
N
20
NNW
30
N
15
NNE
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:57AM1.59m
9:29PM2.04m
10:06AM1.63m
10:02PM2.20m
11:09AM1.68m
10:37PM2.35m
12:08PM1.73m
11:15PM2.47m
1:04PM1.76m
11:56PM2.55m
1:59PM1.76m
00:40AM2.57m
2:54PM1.75m
1:28AM2.53m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.42m
3:59AM0.32m
3:40PM0.53m
4:48AM0.02m
4:25PM0.64m
5:35AM-0.25m
5:09PM0.75m
6:22AM-0.46m
5:54PM0.84m
7:10AM-0.59m
6:41PM0.92m
7:59AM-0.63m
7:31PM0.98m
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:29
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
13
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
10
10
8
7
6
6
6
6
4
6
6
5
5
5
4
6
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.7
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
16
1.1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
356
254
438
884
909
698
473
151
216
295
461
722
1018
199
120
120
585
352
214
179
286
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
15
Energy kJ
33
188
188
140
125
102
174
44
229
215
199
193
215
25
13
79
70
34
108
348
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
NW
20
0.4
NW
18
0.6
WNW
9
0.1
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
142
18
6
37
35
124
68
15
81
66
2
51
15
13
12
12
62
34
73
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
N
5
0.9
NNW
5
1.9
NW
10
1.4
NNW
6
1.8
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
1.8
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
2.4
NW
13
3
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.4
NNW
7
2.5
NNW
8
2
NNW
7
2
NNW
7
2.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
5
2
38
665
150
237
393
286
147
1972
2789
1775
578
800
384
383
574
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
1
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
324
32
86
113
111
17
293
465
17
466
466
72
465
806
111
465
466
17
346
465
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
6
5
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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.

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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