Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.3° 

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


Bunkers surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 2,513 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for Bunkers.

It kicks off slow. Tuesday morning (September 1st) is about the best early option, but it’s not a standout. You’ve got waist-high swell around 4ft from the NW, period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (448), so there’s some push, but nothing special. It’s clean enough for a beginner session.

From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, the wind picks up and quality drops fast. Thursday morning (September 3rd) sees a big jump – about 7ft from the NW, period 11 seconds – but the cross-off wind keeps it rideable. The energy jumps to 1525 (solid moderate). That afternoon the swell hits 10ft from the NW, but the wind goes cross-shore and brings chop. That’s expert territory only.

Friday morning (September 4th) is worth a mention. We’ve got clean 7ft NW swell with offshore wind from the NW, light breeze. The energy is strong at 1441. For a confident surfer that’s a solid morning, but it’s over 5ft, so beginners stay on the sand.

The weekend settles into smaller, longer-period SW groundswell. Saturday and Sunday mornings (5th and 6th) have about 3ft from the SSW with periods around 15 to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (750 and 521). Offshore winds keep it tidy in the mornings. That long period can make a beach break steep and closey, so know your banks. Not a beginner wave those days.

Monday (7th September) is mostly poor. Tuesday (8th September) jumps back to 8ft to 10ft from the NNW but with a short, weak period of 8 seconds and onshore winds. That’s junky and messy – honestly, with those winds and short-period swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Wednesday morning (9th September) is the hidden gem. Swell drops to just 2ft from the SW, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. The energy is 609 (moderate) and the wind goes glassy from the WNW. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Clean, glassy conditions with long-period lines. Best for a longboard, or if the bank is right, you could score some beautiful lined-up waves.

The second week is a mixed bag. Thursday (10th) has a pulse of 5ft to 6ft NW swell with moderate energy (1192 to 1378) but the wind gets onshore and choppy. The 14th (Monday) has a solid 5ft NW groundswell with a 14-second period (energy 1210) and light offshore wind in the morning – a promising but less certain call this far out. Wednesday the 16th finishes with a strong 5ft NW swell in the morning (energy 1917) and a clean offshore wind. The afternoon jumps to 12ft from the NW but drops to an 8-second period – unruly and for experts only.

Bottom line: the best session is Wednesday morning, September 9th – glassy and beautiful long period. Keep an eye on the 14th and 16th, but those are long-range, so don’t bet the farm.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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329
881
2219
1684
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566
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344
330
264
376
301
769
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
25
SSW
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SE
20
S
30
SSE
15
SSE
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High Tide
3:08PM2.18m
4:10AM1.55m
3:47PM2.21m
5:26AM1.41m
4:36PM2.20m
7:01AM1.35m
5:37PM2.18m
8:37AM1.39m
6:52PM2.16m
9:47AM1.50m
8:12PM2.18m
10:38AM1.64m
9:24PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:53AM0.50m
9:59PM0.13m
9:30AM0.69m
10:59PM0.07m
10:14AM0.87m
00:08AM0.03m
11:13AM1.02m
1:23AM-0.03m
12:32PM1.11m
2:35AM-0.10m
2:01PM1.09m
3:38AM-0.18m
3:19PM0.98m
4:32AM-0.23m
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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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