Bunkers Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.77° N 124.23° W

Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bunkers sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.1° 

Bunkers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bunkers surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bunkers in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bunkers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, we’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag here. The forecast starts with a whole lot of marginal conditions and choppy winds, and honestly, the first promising window doesn't show up until the morning of Saturday the 12th. Before that, you’ll be fighting small, weak swell, cross-onshore breezes, and iffy quality. There’s a notable gap of poor to marginal surf from Tuesday afternoon the 8th all the way through Friday the 11th.

The standout moment comes on Saturday morning, the 12th of September. That’s the session to pencil in. Bunkers is looking like a little gem. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, bringing some real energy and shape. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which is going to leave the surface glassy. The water temperature is sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (635). It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded sometimes, so get there early. This is a beginner-friendly break, so that 3 ft combined with that long period should be just right for a fun, cruisy session. The only thing is, with that long period, the sets might be a little spaced out, but it’ll make paddling out a breeze.

After that sweet Saturday morning, the rest of the weekend and into the new week gets messy again. Sunday the 13th sees the wind pick up and the swell gets a bit lumpy, and by Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th, it’s mostly poor surf with strong cross-onshore winds. The swell actually bumps up to 8 ft on Monday morning the 14th, but the wind is all wrong, and it’s a short period 8-second NW windswell, so it’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle-surfing.

Looking further out, the second week shows a glimmer of hope. The morning of Thursday the 17th is promising but less certain. Early on, we’ve got a 4 ft NW swell with what looks like a glassy, calm wind from the W at 3 mph. That’s a rare treat. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period windswell, but with glassy conditions, it could offer some clean, if not super powerful, waves. The energy is still weak (309). Again, it’s Bunkers, so expect that occasional crowd.

Then, into the final week, from the 18th to the 23rd, the swell drops back down to 2 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is mostly light and cross-onshore or onshore. The morning of Friday the 18th has a 2 ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period and light offshore wind, but it’s marginal. Could be fun for a longboard if you’re keen, but it’s not a standout.

Bottom line: If you’re chasing clean waves, your best bet is that Saturday morning the 12th at Bunkers. Thursday the 17th morning is a distant second, if the glass holds. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind or waiting for a clean-up set.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
1.6
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
8
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
2.4
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
8
1
SW
16
1.4
NW
10
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
2.5
NNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.8
NW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
285
232
372
312
429
453
723
560
471
376
309
341
336
318
367
956
632
490
340
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
5
NW
15
NW
20
N
10
E
10
SSW
10
N
5
ESE
15
NNW
20
N
10
N
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
on
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cross-off
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
10:27PM2.25m
11:55AM1.91m
11:23PM2.23m
12:28PM2.02m
00:15AM2.17m
1:00PM2.11m
1:04AM2.06m
1:30PM2.15m
1:52AM1.93m
1:59PM2.17m
2:40AM1.78m
2:29PM2.14m
3:30AM1.63m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.80m
5:17AM-0.22m
5:20PM0.60m
5:58AM-0.16m
6:10PM0.42m
6:36AM-0.03m
6:57PM0.28m
7:10AM0.13m
7:42PM0.17m
7:43AM0.32m
8:25PM0.12m
8:16AM0.52m
9:09PM0.11m
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6:50
6:52
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6:54
6:54
6:56
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7:37
7:36
7:34
7:32
7:30
7:29
7:28
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Temp °C
19
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21
16
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Feels °C
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12
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14
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11
12
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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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