Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Bunkers.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write the week off just yet. The first few days are looking pretty average, with a building swell that comes with a lot of wind. The real story here is the back half of the forecast, where things clean up nicely.

The first suggestion for a surf comes on Thursday morning, August 6th. It’s small, with a 3ft swell from the NNW and a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. The combined wave energy is weak (240). This is more of a “check it if you’re desperate” kind of session.

Friday and Saturday are bigger but not better. The swell pushes up to 5ft then 7ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore and choppy, keeping the quality poor. The energy builds to moderate (760 on Saturday afternoon), but the wind just ruins it.

Sunday morning, August 9th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell hits 8ft from the NNW, and the wind is directly onshore, but the energy is strong (1224). This is getting into expert territory size-wise, and the onshore wind will make it a messy, tough paddle. Not one for the masses.

The Monday and Tuesday after that see the swell hold around 10ft, with strong energy (up to 1490 on Monday afternoon). The wind is cross-onshore, so it remains a challenge. The period is still short at 8-9 seconds, meaning the waves will be a bit crumbly.

Now, the standout. Look at Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. The swell is a solid 10ft from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds and strong energy (1748). The wind switches to a light cross-shore, which is a huge improvement. This is a legitimate window for the experienced crew to get some big, powerful waves.

The real gem, however, is the following weekend. After a drop in swell, Sunday afternoon, August 16th, offers a 3ft swell from the SSW, but with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind goes glassy, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a classic groundswell at a manageable size, perfect for a point break or reef. Conditions are pristine. The energy is moderate (645), but the quality will be top-notch.

Then on Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, we get another glassy window with a 3ft, 14-second SSW swell. Again, the energy is moderate (393), but the glassy conditions will make it clean and fun. This is a good run of clean days at the end of the forecast.

The big takeaway: The mid-week around August 12th offers the biggest, most powerful surf for experts, but the real prize for clean, classic waves is the glassy Sunday afternoon on August 16th. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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