Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough patch. The first real surf recommendation doesn't show up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then, it’s barely worth a mention. We’re looking at a solid week of pretty poor conditions before anything half-decent comes into play.
So, from Thursday, July 30th through Sunday, August 2nd, it’s a write-off. The swell is there, but the winds are cross-on or onshore, and the quality is just not there. The water is sitting at 59°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good thing.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Monday, August 3rd at Bunkers. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the west. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a beast. The combined energy is strong (1661), but the wind is cross-on from the N at 12 mph, making it choppy. This is really only for the experts. Tuesday, August 4th is a bit better with lighter winds, the swell still 10 ft from the NNW, but the conditions are still marginal. The energy is still strong (1316).
Honestly, the standout window is shaping up around Wednesday, August 12th. The morning shows a 10 ft NNW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the NW. That’s clean. Combined energy is very strong (1855). This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed. Thursday, August 13th morning also looks promising with a 6 ft swell and light cross-on wind, but that 10 ft Wednesday morning is the one to watch.
The rest of the second week is a mix of cross-on winds and choppy seas, with nothing really standing out. The swell hangs around, but the quality never quite gets there. Keep an eye on that Wednesday, August 12th, it’s the only real standout in the whole 16-day window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 349 | 425 | 339 | 214 | 199 | 131 | 102 | 216 | 701 | 770 | 1190 | 1941 | 1564 | 2073 | 2118 | 1199 | 885 | 947 | 808 | 823 | 1151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:13PM1.73m | 00:59AM2.12m | 2:38PM1.79m | 1:38AM2.04m | 3:04PM1.87m | 2:20AM1.92m | 3:30PM1.94m | 3:08AM1.76m | 4:00PM2.03m | 4:06AM1.59m | 4:35PM2.10m | 5:18AM1.42m | 5:18PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM0.90m | 7:56AM-0.14m | 7:54PM0.81m | 8:26AM-0.05m | 8:39PM0.72m | 8:57AM0.08m | 9:28PM0.61m | 9:29AM0.24m | 10:23PM0.48m | 10:04AM0.44m | 11:24PM0.36m | 10:44AM0.64m | 00:32AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 349 | 425 | 75 | 214 | 199 | 111 | 96 | 216 | 96 | 92 | 70 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 86 | 885 | 947 | 808 | 823 | 1151 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | NNW 6 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 132 | 81 | 60 | 110 | 167 | 131 | 90 | 213 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 49 | 45 | 41 | 24 | 14 | 57 | 55 | 78 | 96 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 16 | 339 | 3 | 103 | 91 | 102 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 49 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 6 | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 219 | 187 | 35 | 92 | — | 11 | 10 | 6 | 701 | 770 | 1190 | 1941 | 1564 | 2073 | 2118 | 1199 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 465 | 0 | 111 | 111 | 0 | 346 | 465 | 72 | 346 | 466 | 17 | 362 | 86 | 17 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 113 | 44 | 0 |
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