
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for this stretch.
Alright, straight up, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with messy winds and lumpy conditions making it tough to get a good one. But there is a definite pulse of size and energy that moves in later in the second week, around Monday the 20th and into the following days. The water temp is running about 2° colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 12°, so it’s a bit nippy.
Bunkers is the only spot in the game. It’s a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to swell, and the optimum direction is from the west.
Sunday 12th kicks off with a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but with a 15 km/h cross-on north wind, it’s just choppy and poor. The combined wave energy is moderate (515). Not worth paddling out.
Monday 13th sees a bump up to 5ft from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. Morning offers onshore wind, and the afternoon is still cross-on. Marginal at best.
Tuesday 14th through Thursday 16th is a write-off: onshore or cross-on winds with swell sitting around 5ft to 7ft, and the combined energy climbs from moderate (412) to strong (967). But it’s all messy, choppy, and poor. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th bring a change. Swell drops to 3ft, but the period jumps to a very long 16-18 seconds from the WNW. This is a proper groundswell. Combined energy is still strong (896-971). The morning has onshore wind Friday and light offshore Saturday morning. For a point or reef this would be dreamy, but at a beach break like Bunkers, a long-period west swell can break too straight. Still, with light winds and clean conditions, it could offer some fun, lined-up waves for the experienced crew. Beginners might find it a bit tricky.
Sunday 19th sees some clouds and a bump in swell to 5ft-6ft from the NNW, period short again at 8 seconds. The afternoon has a light cross-shore breeze from the NE at 5 km/h, and the combined energy is strong (1029). This is the first genuine standout window. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a week. Score is a 3.
Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st are the real deal. Swell builds to 7ft-8ft from the NW and NNW, period 8-9 seconds. Combined energy cranks up into the strong to very strong range (1001-1394). The mornings have onshore or light cross-on winds, but the size is there. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is big and powerful. The break is exposed, so it will be handling all that energy. On Monday the 20th, the morning light offshore wind from the WNW (10 km/h) makes for the cleanest window in the whole forecast. That’s the standout: Monday 20th morning at Bunkers.
Wednesday 22nd holds similar size (8ft) and strong energy (1288-1311), but the wind is more cross-on. Still big and marginal.
Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th sees the size slowly ease from 8ft down to 2ft, but the wind remains onshore or cross-on, and the conditions are mostly poor. A brief window on Friday 24th morning with a light offshore and 6ft swell is worth a look, but it’s not a standout.
Monday 27th closes the period with a return to 8ft from the NNW, combined energy strong (1112-1166), but the afternoon cross-on wind means it’s more of the same: big and messy.
So, bottom line: the first week is mostly a no-go. The best surf on offer is Monday 20th morning with 7ft NW swell, light offshore wind, and strong energy. That’s the one to circle. The groundswell on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th could also surprise if the wind stays light.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
166 | 301 | 314 | 232 | 154 | 149 | 183 | 273 | 249 | 256 | 372 | 520 | 475 | 438 | 433 | 518 | 463 | 481 | 370 | 348 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:30PM2.56m | 12:54PM1.68m | 11:26PM2.58m | 1:38PM1.76m | 00:20AM2.55m | 2:21PM1.84m | 1:12AM2.44m | 3:01PM1.91m | 2:04AM2.27m | 3:41PM1.98m | 2:58AM2.05m | 4:20PM2.04m | 3:55AM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM1.03m | 5:57AM-0.58m | 5:20PM0.99m | 6:46AM-0.62m | 6:18PM0.92m | 7:31AM-0.59m | 7:15PM0.84m | 8:15AM-0.48m | 8:13PM0.77m | 8:56AM-0.31m | 9:11PM0.69m | 9:36AM-0.09m | 10:11PM0.62m | 10:14AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | |
8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | 8:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 15 |
159 | 178 | 173 | 161 | 86 | 98 | 99 | 273 | 132 | 84 | 73 | 520 | 475 | 275 | 232 | 244 | 230 | 193 | 188 | 173 | 256 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WNW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 16 |
166 | 55 | 37 | 76 | 154 | 106 | 103 | 124 | 194 | 80 | 218 | 286 | 312 | 438 | 433 | 518 | 463 | 481 | 353 | 348 | 157 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 13 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | S 16 |
25 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 133 | 59 | 83 | 194 | 89 | 162 | 161 | 161 | 159 | 149 | 231 | 179 | 67 | 297 | 370 | 61 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 |
165 | 301 | 314 | 232 | 46 | 149 | 183 | — | 249 | 256 | 372 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 322 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 17 | 111 | 806 | 17 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 465 | 51 | 362 | 465 | 17 | 293 | 86 | 0 | 111 | 84 | 3 | 84 |
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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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