
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 840 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s talk in feet and knots. This is Rusty.
This 16-day stretch for Bunkers is looking pretty ho-hum, I won't lie. There's a lot of wind and swell that just doesn't want to get along. The first real chance you'll have to get wet isn't until next Monday, so there's a dry spell to start.
Monday the 6th is a washout. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NW with a short 8-second period and a cross-onshore breeze at 6 knots. The combined energy is moderate (765), but it's just not going to be clean. Skip it.
Tuesday the 7th is the same story. Small south swells with onshore wind equals a flat, messy day.
Wednesday the 8th gets a little interesting, but not by much. A 3ft swell from the SSW with a nice long 18-second period (groundswell) bumps the energy up to 1024. But it's cross-onshore from the NNW at 9 knots, so the surface will be choppy. The afternoon sees a 4ft SW swell, but the wind picks up to 12 knots, making it even rougher.
Thursday the 9th is a hard pass. The swell jumps to 8ft from the NW, but the period crashes to 7 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is strong at 1262 in the afternoon, but the quality is zero. That’s a washing machine. Better for kiting than surfing.
Friday the 10th through Sunday the 12th is all poor. Lumpy cross-onshore wind and short-period, messy swell.
Here's your one good window. On Tuesday the 14th, we get a shot. The afternoon turns glassy with a 4ft NW swell. The period is a short 7 seconds, so don't expect any hollow barrels, but the wind will be dead calm and the water will be slick. The water temp is 53°, which is actually a bit colder than normal by 2°, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit with hood and boots.
Through the second week, it's more of the same: lots of medium-to-big NW swell (7ft to 8ft) with short periods and cross-onshore winds. The energy numbers are often in the 1000-1200 range, so there's power, but it's all raw and lumpy. The 18th and 19th (a Saturday and Sunday) show 7ft and 7ft NW swells with 8-second periods and onshore wind. That's expert-level power and chop.
The standout? No doubt, Tuesday afternoon the 14th at Bunkers. The glassy conditions are a rarity and will be the cleanest session of the whole forecast. It's only 4ft, but it'll be smooth and fun for a beginner-friendly spot that's fairly consistent. Just know that crowds are possible there sometimes, so get in early.
Beyond that, a few mornings in the second week, like the 13th or 17th, could be *okay* if the wind stays light, but it's a long shot.
Overall, a flat-to-average 16 days. Your best bet is that Tuesday. Mark it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
388 | 334 | 553 | 485 | 384 | 547 | 547 | 695 | 600 | 489 | 600 | 840 | 490 | 340 | 275 | 268 | 214 | 308 | 727 | 614 | 450 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.97m | 5:23AM1.48m | 6:11PM2.07m | 6:51AM1.35m | 6:55PM2.18m | 8:29AM1.32m | 7:44PM2.29m | 9:57AM1.37m | 8:38PM2.39m | 11:08AM1.48m | 9:34PM2.49m | 12:05PM1.58m | 10:30PM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.25m | 11:54PM0.65m | 11:27AM0.44m | 1:02AM0.44m | 12:13PM0.64m | 2:09AM0.20m | 1:08PM0.82m | 3:12AM-0.05m | 2:10PM0.95m | 4:11AM-0.28m | 3:16PM1.03m | 5:06AM-0.46m | 4:20PM1.03m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 9 |
388 | 268 | 553 | 485 | 138 | 547 | 547 | 695 | 508 | 452 | 545 | 425 | 298 | 251 | 85 | 120 | 123 | 220 | 170 | 168 | 450 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | NW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 17 | W 18 | W 15 | SSW 14 |
177 | 169 | 206 | 258 | 251 | 168 | 134 | 73 | 74 | 17 | 104 | 2 | 344 | 340 | 275 | 268 | 214 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 178 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | NNW 6 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 10 | W 18 | W 19 | S 19 | W 15 | S 18 | WNW 17 |
200 | 334 | 256 | 14 | 384 | 52 | 9 | 9 | 122 | — | 13 | — | — | 11 | 81 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — |
— | — | — | 219 | 85 | — | 334 | 255 | 600 | 489 | 600 | 840 | 490 | — | — | 25 | 95 | 308 | 727 | 614 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 466 | 17 | 346 | 466 | 17 | 111 | 465 | 17 | 346 | 466 | 0 | 346 | 466 | 17 | 346 | 466 | 17 | 324 | 778 | 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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