
Surf Forecasts:
Bunkers surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
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 the ocean's got cookin' for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The first few days are looking pretty average, and the wind isn't doing us any favors. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
We kick things off around Tuesday the 4th with a fading NNW swell at around 7ft, but the 8-second period means it’s going to be a bit walled and without much push. The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore, which will put a bit of a crinkle on the surface. The energy is only moderate (814), so it’s not going to be a classic. This pattern holds for a few days, with the swell slowly easing and the wind staying a bit messy. By Thursday the 6th, it’s down to around 4ft and the quality drops right off.
We do see a pulse of energy over the weekend of the 9th and 10th, with the swell picking back up to 8ft from the NNW. The energy gets up into the strong range (1168), but the period is still a short 8 seconds, and the winds are either onshore or cross-onshore. The bigger size with short period and crummy wind means it’s going to be a bit of a closeout mess. It looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddling one, to be honest. It’s just too lumpy and raw.
The week after that is pretty poor. The wind gets stronger from the north on the 11th, and the swell stays in the 6ft plus range, but the conditions are just not there. The ocean is choppy and the waves are sectiony. It's a week to do other things, really.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Around the 15th and 16th, we see a new, long-period SSW swell start to show up. The period is a solid 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The size is small, only around 3ft, but the energy is still moderate (1037). The trouble is, the direction is from the SSW, which is cross-shore for Bunkers, and the wind is still a bit on it. There's a moment on the 15th afternoon where the wind drops to just a slight air and it's cross-shore. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s a sign of things to come.
This new energy tries to build, but the swell direction swings back to the NNW for the 17th and 18th, with more size but a shorter period. It’s decent, but the wind is still not ideal.
The real standout in this whole window is the tail end of the run. On Wednesday the 19th, the wind drops out completely, and the ocean goes glassy. The swell is small, only 2ft to 2ft, but it’s from the SSW with a period of 14-15 seconds. The energy is weak (367), but for a clean, glassy day, even a small, long-period swell can be a lot of fun on the right bank. It’s the cleanest forecast we have, and the lack of wind is a huge plus. It’s a long way out, so it’s a promising but less certain call, but it’s the one to keep an eye on.
Water temps are sitting at 56°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so a decent 4/3 will do you.
So, the call is this: the best windows are the glassy afternoon on the 19th for a clean if small wave, and maybe the morning of the 17th if the cross-shore wind stays light. The rest of the run is a struggle. Keep an eye on that long-range forecast, it might just clean up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
715 | 554 | 522 | 418 | 346 | 150 | 145 | 142 | 134 | 222 | 272 | 319 | 372 | 532 | 1008 | 887 | 857 | 1051 | 788 | 828 | 1014 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:35PM2.10m | 5:18AM1.42m | 5:18PM2.17m | 6:50AM1.31m | 6:09PM2.22m | 8:33AM1.30m | 7:11PM2.27m | 9:59AM1.39m | 8:18PM2.33m | 11:01AM1.51m | 9:25PM2.40m | 11:49AM1.64m | 10:27PM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04AM0.44m | 11:24PM0.36m | 10:44AM0.64m | 00:32AM0.22m | 11:34AM0.84m | 1:44AM0.06m | 12:37PM0.99m | 2:53AM-0.11m | 1:53PM1.07m | 3:56AM-0.27m | 3:10PM1.06m | 4:52AM-0.39m | 4:19PM0.98m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 |
715 | 554 | 522 | 418 | 346 | 150 | 145 | 142 | 134 | 222 | 272 | 319 | 372 | 532 | 175 | 223 | 166 | 144 | 82 | 828 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 20 |
85 | 79 | 76 | 97 | 96 | 46 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 83 | 80 | 78 | 64 | 174 | 36 | 37 | 22 | 72 | 12 | 81 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 23 | SW 23 | W 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 16 |
14 | 14 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 68 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 80 | 127 | 69 | 132 | 35 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 72 | 69 | 60 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1008 | 887 | 857 | 1051 | 788 | — | 1014 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 27 | 0 | 113 | 44 | 0 | 173 | 324 | 17 | 111 | 84 | 0 | 111 | 86 | 0 | 325 | 778 | 17 | 623 | 466 | 0 |
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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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