Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s coming down the pipe for our little corner of the coast. Honestly, looking at the next two weeks, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions before we finally see a glimmer of something decent right at the back end of the forecast.

The first week is a real grind. Starting Sunday the 23rd of August, we’re looking at small, messy, cross-onshore wind slop. Swell size is bouncing between 4 ft and 5 ft, but the period is a weak, short 7 seconds. The combined energy (379) is low, and the water is sitting at a pretty average 58° for this time of year. It’s just not doing anything for us. That poor quality stretches all the way through to the end of the month. There’s a little bump in the swell on the 27th, jumping to 5 ft, but the period drops to a pathetic 6 seconds and the wind is howling at 12 mph – it’s a choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for.

Heading into the first week of September, the story doesn’t change much. We get a brief window of cleaner conditions on the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, with a light offshore breeze from the NW and some long-period swell (19 seconds) pushing in at 3 ft, but the energy is moderate (836). The next morning, Friday the 4th, actually sees the strongest energy of the whole period at 1124, with a 4 ft SW swell and a 18-second period. The wind is offshore, so it’s shaping up to be the best bet of the early run, but it’s still a long way out and I’d call it a promising but uncertain prospect. The combined energy (1124) is notable, but the wave heights are still pretty modest.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. If you can wait, the real standout is the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. We’ve got glassy conditions – dead calm, a slight air from the W, and a clean 3 ft SSW swell. The period is a solid 16 seconds, and the combined energy (890) is strong. It’s not a huge day, but with that stillness and the long-period groundswell, Bunkers should be absolutely clean and offering up some proper lines. For a beginner-friendly spot, that’s about as good as it gets. The winds are glassy, and that’s a major positive. Be aware though, the crowds are “sometimes” an issue there, so you might want to get out early.

The afternoon of that same day sees the swell jump up to 6 ft from the NW, but the wind switches to a light onshore, so the morning session is definitely the one to chase.

After that, the Monday the 7th brings a return of strong cross-on winds and a drop in quality, so that Sunday morning is really your golden ticket in this 16-day window.

Alright, that’s how I see it. It’s a long wait, but that glassy Sunday morning looks like a beauty. Keep the wax warm.

Rusty.

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