Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the menu for this stretch.
Right off the bat, we’ve only got one spot in the mix: Bunkers. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, but it's exposed to the west swell – and what’s coming down the pipe over the next couple of weeks is mostly a mix of longer-period SSW and SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The first few days are a real struggle. Thursday the 27th of August and Friday the 28th of August are almost a write-off with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds messing things up. The swell is small, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is just not playing ball. You’re looking at choppy, bumpy surfaces with low wave energy (347–538). Not worth paddling out for.
We get a bit of hope on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August mornings. The swell starts to build slightly, hitting around 3 ft with some longer 16–18 second periods, and the wind swings offshore or light. The energy kicks up (743–1059) and those early sessions might give you a few cleaner, lined-up waves if you’re patient. But it’s still only marginal – tide might mess with it, and the break’s best direction is W, not SSW.
Monday the 31st of August through to Thursday the 3rd of September is a real mixed bag. The swell drops back to 2 ft – 4 ft, the period is still long, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or light onshore. The energy fluctuates, but nothing screams “go now”. It’s frustrating because you can see the swell energy there – especially on the 3rd with 906 – but the wind is just enough to mess up the surface.
Now, here’s the standout – and I mean the real standout – of this whole outlook. Friday the 4th of September. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, and the wave energy is absolutely pumping at 1961. That’s proper juice. The wind is cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but for a beach setup like Bunkers, the wave size and energy are where it’s at. This is a bigger swell – over 8 ft on the morning – so it’s strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, sit this one out. The energy is strong, and you’ll get some powerful, solid lines. Saturday the 5th of September is still decent at 6 ft, but the energy drops off quick.
After that, things fade fast. From Sunday the 6th of September right through to the end of the window, we’re back to small stuff – 2 ft to 3 ft – with mostly cross-onshore or light winds. The energy is weak to moderate (335–660), and the period is long, which means the waves will be fat and rolling, but there’s just not enough size to make it fun at Bunkers. The 9th and 10th of September mornings look slightly better with some cross-offshore wind and a bit more energy, but it’s still just a marginal session.
So here’s the bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer with a big board and patience, mark your calendar for Friday the 4th of September. That’s your best shot at some real size and power. The rest of the window is mostly small, wind-affected, and only worth a paddle if you’re desperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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134 | 161 | 140 | 268 | 351 | 372 | 486 | 637 | 462 | 532 | 530 | 602 | 268 | 264 | 173 | 201 | 212 | 176 | 194 | 155 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:57PM1.79m | 00:11AM2.10m | 1:20PM1.87m | 00:51AM2.05m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:15PM0.71m | 6:50AM-0.03m | 6:55PM0.58m | 7:19AM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
131 | 161 | 140 | 171 | 351 | 59 | 486 | 637 | 447 | 532 | 436 | 602 | 248 | 264 | 137 | 163 | 212 | 176 | 168 | 155 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 9 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
134 | 132 | 130 | 268 | 51 | 372 | 116 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 272 | 268 | 16 | 173 | 36 | 154 | 114 | 194 | 86 | 177 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | SSW 12 | W 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
82 | 72 | 39 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 32 | 201 | 50 | 111 | 93 | 94 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 75 | 107 | 120 | 157 | 462 | 516 | 530 | — | — | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 465 | 17 | 111 | 362 | 27 | 111 | 466 | 0 | 275 | 346 | 0 | 224 | 86 | 0 | 113 | 17 | 0 | 113 | 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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