Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the overall pattern. We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of marginal surf here, with a lot of iffy conditions. The first week is mostly small, with a few moments of hope, but the real standout doesn't show up until Thursday, the 3rd of September.
Let's start with the first surfable slot. It’s Saturday morning, the 29th of August. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds. The wind is light and from the NNW, which is onshore, but light enough to keep things clean. The energy is moderate, hitting 686. The water temp is 57°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and it is fairly consistent, but it’s only a 2/5 rated spot. You might get a few, but it's not going to be epic.
Sunday morning, the 30th, is a similar story: 3ft SSW swell, still that long 16-second period, with light NNW winds. The energy is climbing to 933. Still, the forecast is marginal.
The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. The wind goes totally glassy, calm as can be, and the water will be like a mirror. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SW, with a stellar 18-second period. The energy is pumping at 1125. This is about as good as it gets for a small, clean day. For experienced surfers, this is a gem. The wave quality is excellent, just make sure you're not looking for a big one. This is about finesse and a longboard.
After that, the rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a washout. The wind picks up from the north, and the conditions get choppy. There’s a pulse of 6ft NW swell on Thursday afternoon, but the cross-onshore wind ruins it. There’s a lot of days with that cross-on breeze, which makes for messy faces.
Then, we get a bigger pulse. On Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, we see a 7ft swell from the NW, with a 12-second period. The energy is massive at 1657. This is a big wave, and a bit too much for beginners. It's a 2/5 rated spot, but with that size and a light onshore wind, it's marginal. The following morning, Thursday the 10th, has a smaller 5ft NW swell, still with strong energy, but the direction is all wrong for Bunkers, which wants the wind from the W. This is buried in the record, but the swell direction is coming from the NW, which is not the optimum.
The 16-day window wraps up with a tiny, glassy session on Sunday afternoon, the 13th of September. A 2ft SW swell, with an 18-second period, and glassy wind from the NNE. The energy is a weak 218. It’s a small, clean close-out to the run.
The best bet of the whole period is hands down Thursday morning, September 3rd. That glassy, 3ft, 18-second SSW groundswell with 1125 energy is the one to get out for. It’s a small, clean, perfect morning. The rest of the window is a game of patience, waiting for those clean windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
486 | 637 | 447 | 532 | 519 | 427 | 330 | 264 | 170 | 213 | 208 | 151 | 194 | 132 | 214 | 502 | 452 | 460 | 547 | 534 | 559 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:43PM1.96m | 1:32AM1.97m | 2:08PM2.05m | 2:18AM1.85m | 2:36PM2.12m | 3:09AM1.70m | 3:08PM2.18m | 4:10AM1.55m | 3:47PM2.21m | 5:26AM1.41m | 4:36PM2.20m | 7:01AM1.35m | 5:37PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36PM0.45m | 7:49AM0.17m | 8:20PM0.32m | 8:20AM0.32m | 9:07PM0.21m | 8:53AM0.50m | 9:59PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.69m | 10:59PM0.07m | 10:14AM0.87m | 00:08AM0.03m | 11:13AM1.02m | 1:23AM-0.03m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
486 | 637 | 447 | 532 | 519 | 427 | 205 | 118 | 54 | 213 | 208 | 138 | 115 | 116 | 202 | 290 | 452 | 253 | 231 | 284 | 230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 10 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 11 | NNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
116 | 31 | 8 | 21 | 9 | 272 | 330 | 264 | 170 | 201 | 154 | 151 | 194 | 85 | 214 | 502 | 121 | 178 | 547 | 534 | 559 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 10 | W 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 5 | SW 15 | SW 18 | NNW 10 | S 12 | S 10 |
20 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 111 | 93 | 132 | 86 | 18 | 183 | 460 | 122 | 174 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
68 | 98 | 400 | 362 | 441 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 16 | 37 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 466 | 0 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 41 | 44 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 111 | 111 | 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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