
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 2,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me get a good look at what we’ve got coming down the line.
It’s a pretty bleak start, to be honest. There’s clean swell rolling in, but you can’t trust the quality at all. We’ve got some serious size building up, especially in the second week, but the wind is going to be the enemy for most of it. Not much of a classic summer run.
First up, we only have one spot in the mix here: Bunkers. This is an exposed beginner-friendly break, and it's fairly consistent, which is something. Alright, the first surf I can even talk about is Tuesday, July 28th. It’s a late start because there’s nothing worthwhile before that. We’re looking at a 4ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds and moderate wave energy (804). Problem is, the cross-onshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph is going to put a chop on it right away. The water temp is sitting at 58°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a great start.
Wednesday morning, July 29th, we get a little bump to 4ft from the SSW, still a 16-second period, and the energy picks up (1158). But again, that cross-onshore breeze messes things up, leaving it marginal at best.
Into Thursday and Friday, July 30th and 31st, the swell drops back under 3ft and the period shortens. The wind stays cross or onshore, but hardly any of it is clean. The energy is weak to moderate during these days (500–717).
Saturday, August 1st, we start to see the north-west swell push through, hitting 6–6ft, but the period drops to a poor 6–7 seconds with a nasty cross-onshore wind at 12–16 mph. This is not a paddler’s window—it’s messy, short-period windswell, and with the choppy conditions, honestly this setup looks more interesting for kiting than surfing.
Sunday, August 2nd, the swell jumps to 8ft in the morning and 12ft in the afternoon out of the NNW. That’s a big surge for Bunkers, and with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s going to be a rough, powerful wall of whitewater. The energy is very strong (1034–1693). That’s expert territory and with the constant cross-onshore wind at 16 mph, it’s going to be a washing machine. A pass from me.
The following week, from Monday, August 3rd through Wednesday, August 12th, we’re stuck in a pattern of 7ft to 10ft NNW/NW swells. The period stays short between 6 and 9 seconds. Onshore and cross-onshore winds rule the roost for nearly every session. The wave energy remains moderate to very strong during this stretch (569–1565). There’s no clean relief.
One small highlight finally appears on Wednesday, August 12th morning. Swell 8ft from the NNW, moderate period (8 seconds), strong energy (1173), but the wind goes light from the WNW at 3 mph and shifts to onshore—maybe even slightly glassy. That’s the cleanest window in the whole run. It’s not the best swell direction, but for Bunkers, that’s your scorable session. Crowds are possible here on a good day.
Overall, there’s nothing stand-out quality-wise. The honest truth is, if you want a wave in this span, you are going to have to take the rough with the smooth. The period and the wind are just not cooperating.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
671 | 885 | 687 | 709 | 602 | 441 | 349 | 425 | 339 | 214 | 275 | 179 | 216 | 282 | 1068 | 887 | 1554 | 1656 | 1119 | 1146 | 1036 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:18PM1.62m | 11:45PM2.17m | 1:46PM1.67m | 00:23AM2.16m | 2:13PM1.73m | 00:59AM2.12m | 2:38PM1.79m | 1:38AM2.04m | 3:04PM1.87m | 2:20AM1.92m | 3:30PM1.94m | 3:08AM1.76m | 4:00PM2.03m | 4:06AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM1.02m | 6:55AM-0.19m | 6:31PM0.96m | 7:26AM-0.18m | 7:12PM0.90m | 7:56AM-0.14m | 7:54PM0.81m | 8:26AM-0.05m | 8:39PM0.72m | 8:57AM0.08m | 9:28PM0.61m | 9:29AM0.24m | 10:23PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 9 |
671 | 885 | 229 | 709 | 602 | 211 | 349 | 425 | 339 | 214 | 275 | 179 | 92 | 71 | 75 | 92 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 1036 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 17 | SW 11 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | NNW 6 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
112 | 107 | 687 | 31 | 99 | 441 | 132 | 81 | 43 | 110 | 167 | 136 | 103 | 103 | 97 | 42 | 44 | 23 | 44 | 41 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SSW 11 | — | NW 8 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 16 | SW 12 |
21 | 56 | 53 | 6 | 22 | 158 | 11 | — | 65 | — | 104 | 91 | 11 | 97 | 15 | 13 | 49 | 49 | 8 | 5 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 9 | — | N 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — |
— | — | — | 412 | 359 | 24 | 219 | 211 | 21 | 176 | — | 76 | 216 | 282 | 1068 | 887 | 1554 | 1656 | 1119 | 1146 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 466 | 31 | 111 | 465 | 17 | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 17 | 286 | 465 | 72 | 293 | 466 | 17 | 319 | 109 | 0 |
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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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