
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 833 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. 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+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table. This is Bunkers, a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the west. The water temp is sitting at 57° which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Friday the 4th has some solid 7ft NW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on, so the surf is marginal – the wave energy is strong though, sitting at 1602. It’s not going to be clean. Saturday and Sunday drop right off, with tiny 3ft SSW swell and long periods of 15 to 16 seconds, but the wind is either on or cross-on and the combined energy drops way down to the 500-800 range. Not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are flat with poor conditions and scores to match. There’s a real gap of small, messy surf here.
Things start to look up on Wednesday the 9th. The swell is still only 4ft from the S, period 12 seconds, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s a major positive – the surf will be clean, and the combined energy is a moderate 620. This is a decent window for a beginner.
Thursday the 10th is a standout. The swell is small at 3ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 17 seconds – that’s groundswell, so it’ll have shape and power, though it might break a bit straight at a beach. The key is the afternoon: calm, glassy conditions (wind 0 km/h), and combined energy of 924. This is the best on offer – clean, glassy, and with that long-period energy. Expect some crowds, though, as it’s sometimes busy.
Saturday the 12th morning also has glassy conditions with 3ft SW swell (period 14 seconds) and energy at 514. Another good call for a clean session, though the swell is small.
From Sunday the 13th, the swell starts building again, but the wind turns cross-on and the conditions get choppy. The 15th and 16th see 5ft to 6ft NW swell, but the period drops to 8-10 seconds, and it’s onshore or cross-on. Energy is strong (over 1000 on the 15th morning), but the quality is poor.
Into the second week, the 18th of September has 8ft NW swell with period of 8 seconds, wind is cross-on or cross – that’s a lot of energy (1096) but short-period, choppy stuff. It’s going to be a messy, powerful wave, likely too big for beginners and not great for anyone else with that wind.
For the standout, it’s Thursday the 10th afternoon – glassy, long-period SW groundswell, clean conditions. That’s your best bet. Wednesday the 9th afternoon is a solid second pick.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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959 | 709 | 427 | 532 | 425 | 474 | 411 | 405 | 297 | 443 | 188 | 186 | 191 | 295 | 269 | 295 | 372 | 246 | 350 | 476 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:37PM2.18m | 8:37AM1.39m | 6:52PM2.16m | 9:47AM1.50m | 8:12PM2.18m | 10:38AM1.64m | 9:24PM2.22m | 11:19AM1.77m | 10:27PM2.25m | 11:55AM1.91m | 11:23PM2.23m | 12:28PM2.02m | 00:15AM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:24PM0.80m | 5:17AM-0.22m | 5:20PM0.60m | 5:58AM-0.16m | 6:10PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
959 | 709 | 396 | 260 | 230 | 186 | 411 | 405 | 165 | 443 | 175 | 137 | 131 | 114 | 100 | 106 | 285 | 202 | 177 | 81 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 17 | SSW 11 |
547 | 637 | 427 | 532 | 425 | 474 | 142 | 126 | 297 | 33 | 188 | 186 | 191 | 295 | 269 | 295 | 78 | 69 | 62 | 476 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 16 |
96 | 58 | 161 | 79 | 98 | 57 | 18 | 46 | 46 | 57 | 56 | 85 | 85 | 112 | 116 | 93 | 372 | 246 | 350 | 195 | 371 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 158 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 113 | 0 | 111 | 108 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 113 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 84 |
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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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