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Bunkers Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Humboldt (25 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
11.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | |
734 | 1040 | 782 | 497 | 370 | 362 | 302 | 469 | 508 | 569 | 414 | 304 | 299 | 241 | 264 | 181 | 364 | 864 | 791 | 1042 | 768 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 7:18PM1.65m | 5:50AM1.96m | 8:19PM1.74m | 7:17AM1.83m | 9:08PM1.86m | 8:39AM1.77m | 9:50PM1.98m | 9:50AM1.74m | 10:26PM2.08m | 10:51AM1.73m | 10:59PM2.15m | 11:45AM1.73m | 11:28PM2.19m | 12:33PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM1.09m | 1:08PM-0.02m | 1:31AM0.98m | 2:09PM0.08m | 2:49AM0.79m | 3:03PM0.19m | 3:52AM0.56m | 3:51PM0.30m | 4:44AM0.34m | 4:33PM0.43m | 5:28AM0.15m | 5:11PM0.56m | 6:07AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 |
 | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | 8:10 |
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Temp °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 19 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 430 | 255 | 782 | 497 | 370 | 362 | 302 | 300 | 238 | 216 | 281 | 226 | 299 | 241 | 207 | 171 | 364 | 864 | 791 | 1042 | 768 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | NW 21 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 147 | 201 | 123 | 111 | 121 | 163 | 198 | 469 | 508 | 569 | 414 | 304 | 45 | 204 | 45 | 117 | 135 | 123 | 90 | 34 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | W 16 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 11 |
| kJ | 59 | 87 | 85 | 129 | 78 | 67 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 26 | 45 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 89 | 63 | 37 | 21 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 734 | 1040 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 241 | — | 264 | 181 | 362 | 279 | 264 | 279 | 236 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 3 | 111 | 108 | 0 | 466 | 111 | 0 | 105 | 111 | 0 | 173 | 466 | 51 | 111 | 109 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 0 | 462 |
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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.
Bunkers is 7 km (4 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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