Bunkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up around Bunkers. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of little windows to keep an eye on.

Right now, the water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first week is pretty underwhelming. We’ve got a consistent, long-period groundswell (15 seconds) coming in from the SSW on Sunday, September 6th, with a solid 3ft of swell. The combined energy is moderate (552). The morning is the pick with a light NNW breeze, which is offshore for Bunkers. That’s your best bet for the first few days, but don’t expect perfection. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and it’s fairly consistent, but the tide can be a bit of a pain. You might get some decent ones, but it’s not going to be a standout.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a mess. The wind keeps swinging cross-onshore, and the swell quality drops off. There’s a period from Monday the 7th right through to Saturday the 12th where the conditions are just poor or marginal. The wind is mostly from the N or NNW, creating chop, and the swell period drops to a short 7-8 seconds, which is pretty weak and messy. The energy levels are moderate but the quality is just not there. Save your energy.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope late in the forecast. Skip ahead to Saturday, September 19th. The afternoon is looking like the real standout. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNW with a moderate 9-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1043). But the real magic is the wind – it’s forecast to be glassy from the NE. That is a rare treat. For a spot that can get crowded sometimes, this is the session to aim for. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and powerful. It’s getting up there in size, so this one is more for the experienced crew. Beginners should probably sit this one out. It’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s the best on offer by a long shot.

After that, the swell backs off and the wind patterns shift, bringing in some cleaner, lighter winds but smaller waves. The morning of Monday, September 21st, has a nice 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and a light offshore WNW breeze. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be clean and rideable for a longboard or a fun shape.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a struggle, but don’t write it off completely. The real target is that Saturday afternoon on the 19th. That’s the one that’s got my heart racing.

Rusty.

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