Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 22 May 2026 PDT
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Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 22nd May)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 26th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
1
1
5
5
4
4
1
0
3
2
2
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
0.9
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
3
NW
14
3.5
NW
13
4
NW
13
3.5
NW
12
3
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NNW
9
1.7
WNW
18
1.9
WNW
16
2.1
WNW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1430
1304
963
464
363
277
425
561
659
512
353
3139
4249
5009
3673
2183
2011
1795
1795
1975
2228
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
5
SW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
S
20
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
20
SW
15
SW
5
NE
5
W
10
NW
10
NNE
20
N
35
N
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
5
NE
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:42PM1.83m
5:38AM1.81m
7:33PM1.93m
7:01AM1.64m
8:19PM2.02m
8:25AM1.54m
9:00PM2.11m
9:41AM1.51m
9:37PM2.17m
10:47AM1.52m
10:11PM2.20m
11:44AM1.55m
10:44PM2.21m
Low Tide
11:33AM-0.13m
00:02AM0.96m
12:28PM0.05m
1:23AM0.80m
1:21PM0.24m
2:36AM0.59m
2:12PM0.42m
3:36AM0.37m
3:00PM0.59m
4:26AM0.17m
3:46PM0.74m
5:09AM0.01m
4:29PM0.86m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:37
5
Temp °C
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
13
12
10
11
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
11
9
8
9
10
10
10
10
8
9
9
7
6
10
9
8
7
7
4
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
8
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
3
NW
14
3.5
NW
13
4
NW
13
3.5
NW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
20
1.7
WNW
18
2.4
NNW
8
2.1
WNW
16
Energy kJ
194
1304
963
464
363
277
165
561
659
512
353
3139
4249
5009
3673
188
183
653
1795
732
2228
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
24
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.9
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
53
152
143
164
122
108
425
104
43
220
298
377
377
310
310
54
138
116
1975
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
24
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
28
53
30
164
201
203
108
55
144
18
8
9
8
54
78
74
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NNW
9
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
3
3
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NNW
9
2.3
NW
8
2.5
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1430
5
8
9
4
5
2183
2011
1795
733
785
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
5
4
2
4
4
4
5
Distance (km)
224
84
27
111
84
0
251
44
0
44
44
0
0
111
33
293
2397
17
214
86
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
6
8
6
6
4
4
5
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
5
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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.

Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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