Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 654 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what we’re working with.
The water at Bunkers is 58°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year – nothing weird.
So, from Monday the 7th through most of the week, the surf is just not happening. The swell is there, but the winds are all cross-onshore and choppy. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. Don’t bother paddling out.
Wednesday the 9th is marginal – a 5ft swell from the NNW, short period (7-8 seconds), and light cross-onshore wind. It’s messy.
Thursday the 10th afternoon picks up to 6ft from the NNW, but with a moderate cross-onshore breeze (12 mph). The energy gets strong, but it’s not for surfing – more of a kite day.
Friday the 11th morning has 7ft from the NNW, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and onshore wind. That’s a lot of lumpy water.
Then, Saturday the 12th morning is the clear winner. Glassy conditions, a light westerly breeze at 3 mph, and a 3ft groundswell from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate. This is the cleanest session of the forecast. Small but smooth – perfect for beginners. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get there early.
After that, it’s back to marginal and poor. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th have 6ft to 7ft swell, but with short period (7-8 seconds) and cross-onshore winds. Bumpy.
Then a long dry spell from the 15th to the 20th – mostly tiny swells (1ft to 3ft) and choppy conditions. Not worth it.
Looking at the second week – Monday the 21st afternoon shows a 6ft swell from the W with a 10-second period and strong combined energy (1297). The wind is gentle cross-onshore, so still a bit messy.
But the big standout is Tuesday the 22nd. Morning brings a 7ft swell from the WNW with a long 14-second period, and light offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy hits very strong (2164). That’s a serious groundswell. For a beach break like Bunkers, that long period might make it break a bit straight, so it’s more for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds 8ft from the WNW with a 13-second period and very light winds. Over 8ft is for experts only. Crowds could be likely if it cleans up.
So, bottom line: this forecast has a big hole in the middle. Saturday the 12th is your best bet for clean, small waves. And if you’re experienced, mark Tuesday the 22nd – it could be a beast if the wind stays friendly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 278 | 178 | 163 | 277 | 232 | 372 | 312 | 424 | 410 | 654 | 558 | 438 | 314 | 309 | 388 | 373 | 231 | 241 | 276 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:24PM2.22m | 11:19AM1.77m | 10:27PM2.25m | 11:55AM1.91m | 11:23PM2.23m | 12:28PM2.02m | 00:15AM2.17m | 1:00PM2.11m | 1:04AM2.06m | 1:30PM2.15m | 1:52AM1.93m | 1:59PM2.17m | 2:40AM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.98m | 4:32AM-0.23m | 4:24PM0.80m | 5:17AM-0.22m | 5:20PM0.60m | 5:58AM-0.16m | 6:10PM0.42m | 6:36AM-0.03m | 6:57PM0.28m | 7:10AM0.13m | 7:42PM0.17m | 7:43AM0.32m | 8:25PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 229 | 278 | 178 | 163 | 277 | 232 | 219 | 193 | 424 | 410 | 432 | 416 | 400 | 161 | 276 | 341 | 373 | 231 | 241 | 276 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 56 | 207 | 156 | 156 | 192 | 163 | 372 | 180 | 121 | 115 | 102 | 41 | 23 | 314 | 309 | 8 | 241 | 147 | 142 | 140 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WNW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 55 | 52 | 75 | 104 | 117 | 183 | 116 | 312 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 27 | 52 | 123 | 105 | 31 | 29 | 60 | 57 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 279 | 392 | 654 | 558 | 438 | 234 | — | 388 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 293 | 0 | 72 | 111 | 0 | 55 | 84 | 27 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 105 | 465 | 0 | 0 | 466 | 0 | 324 | 466 |
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