Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what we've got on the cards for our local stretch.

Honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a mixed bag. There's swell around, sure, but the wind is going to be a pain for a lot of it, keeping things choppy and messy. You're gonna have to pick your moments.

The best bet is definitely going to be that window around the 24th and 25th of September. That's when things finally line up. Look at Thursday afternoon, the 24th – we get a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, and the wind goes glassy. That's a session you don't want to miss. And then it gets even better. Friday afternoon the 25th, the swell picks up to a solid 8ft out of the northwest, with no wind at all – dead flat calm, glassy conditions. The wave energy will be strong (1311), so there's some punch behind it, but for an experienced surfer on a bigger board, that could be the pick of the whole 16-day window. Saturday morning the 26th is looking excellent too, with a 10ft northwest swell and glassy conditions, though the energy is really pumping (1790), so you'll want your wits about you – that's expert territory.

Before that, from the 16th to the 20th of September, it's all a bit average. There's chest to head-high swell (5ft to 8ft), mostly from the NW, but the wind is cross or cross-onshore, so you'll be fighting a light chop. The energy is moderate, around 594 to 1080, but it’s just not clean. The 21st and 22nd of September see the swell jump up to a solid 10ft from the NNW, but it's still cross-onshore and choppy, so it's a real battle. Not ideal for a good time.

Now, a word on Bunkers itself. The optimal swell direction is from the west, so we're getting a lot of swell from the NW and NNW, which is a bit off-angle. It means there's some energy, but it won't be wrapping in perfectly. Also, it's a fairly consistent break and good for beginners when it's small, but when it's over 8ft like we're seeing, it gets serious quick. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report here.

After that big Saturday morning on the 26th, the wind swings back onshore and the quality drops off again. There's a run of average conditions from the 26th afternoon through to the 1st of October, with strong onshores and a 7ft to 10ft swell that's mostly messy. There's a bit of a last look on the morning of the 1st of October (Thursday) with a 7ft NW swell and a longer 11-second period and light cross-onshore winds, but it's not the same quality as that Friday/Saturday window.

So, in short: if you can, sit tight for that Friday the 25th of September. That afternoon is the standout. Saturday morning the 26th is the runner-up, but only if you're experienced. The rest is more about being patient.

Rusty, signing off.

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