Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.1° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 2,244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NNW 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 (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag out there, but there are a few moments that’ll get the heart pumping. We’ve got a solid window of action, but you’ll need to pick your sessions carefully.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. The swell is there, but it’s messy and the winds aren't doing us any favors. We’re looking at a Monday and Tuesday that are just not worth getting wet for. The water’s sitting at a normal 57°, so no surprises there, but the waves are just too lumpy.

Things start to settle a little by Wednesday the 5th, but it’s still tiny and weak. The energy is pretty pathetic, around 585 kilojoules, and the period is short, so it’s all a bit crumbly. It's a good time to do some other stuff.

Then we get a bit of a pulse. The energy jumps up to 970 by Saturday the 8th, and there’s a glimmer of a wave, but the wind is still messing with the surface. It's frustrating. The real standout in this stretch looks to be the Sunday the 9th. The swell pushes up to 10ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the energy is cranking at 1858. The wind is lighter, so it should be a bit cleaner. That afternoon looks like the pick of the first week—big, powerful, and with a bit of push to it. It’s not for the faint of heart at that size, but for the experienced crew, there’s some serious grunt out there.

The following week holds some promise, but it’s a long-range call. We see a bigger pulse of 12ft on Monday the 10th, but that wind kicks up again and turns it into a washing machine. Not good for surfing. The conditions are just too choppy. It’s the kind of day where the kite crew will be having more fun than us.

As we head deeper into the second week, the swell drops off, and there’s a lot of onshore junk. We get a new long-period swell from the SSW on Sunday the 16th, but it’s only 3ft with a very long 16-second period. That's a tease. It'll be breaking straight at a beach break like this. Then it disappears again.

So, what’s the verdict? If you’ve got to get out there, the standout is definitely Bunkers on the afternoon of Sunday the 9th of August. That’s the one with the size, the energy, and the cleaner conditions. It’s a powerful, grinding left-hander that’s exposed to that west swell, and when it’s on, it’s on. Crowds are possible, but the size should keep the casuals away. The morning of Tuesday the 12th also looks like it could offer some cleaner, more manageable waves around 8ft under light offshore winds, so that’s a backup.

Everything else is just noise. There’s a lot of waiting in this forecast. Stay patient and keep an eye on that Sunday. It’ll be worth it.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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NNW
9
3
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9
3
NNW
9
2.2
NNW
8
2
NNW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.9
NW
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1.7
NW
8
1.4
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8
1.4
NW
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1.4
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
7
1.9
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8
1.9
NNW
8
2.3
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
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9
3.5
NNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1380
1626
1261
699
567
613
479
390
255
255
230
263
430
430
713
705
723
1296
1437
1684
2195
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
5
S
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
W
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
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10
NNW
0
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15
NNW
15
N
5
NE
15
NNW
10
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15
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
4:00PM2.03m
4:06AM1.59m
4:35PM2.10m
5:18AM1.42m
5:18PM2.17m
6:50AM1.31m
6:09PM2.22m
8:33AM1.30m
7:11PM2.27m
9:59AM1.39m
8:18PM2.33m
11:01AM1.51m
9:25PM2.40m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.24m
10:23PM0.48m
10:04AM0.44m
11:24PM0.36m
10:44AM0.64m
00:32AM0.22m
11:34AM0.84m
1:44AM0.06m
12:37PM0.99m
2:53AM-0.11m
1:53PM1.07m
3:56AM-0.27m
3:10PM1.06m
4:52AM-0.39m
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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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