Bunkers surfForecast / CAL – Humboldt / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 PDT
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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
9.8° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 26th May)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
4
2
2
4
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
13
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
2.4
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.4
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
3
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
958
759
1414
1058
1177
1462
1670
1599
1502
769
481
394
630
471
807
659
546
378
497
1399
2190
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
NNW
30
N
5
SE
15
NNW
10
N
5
E
15
NNW
15
N
5
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
10
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
20
N
15
NNW
25
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:20AM2.41m
4:48PM1.73m
3:17AM2.24m
5:46PM1.77m
4:22AM2.03m
6:42PM1.83m
5:38AM1.81m
7:33PM1.93m
7:01AM1.64m
8:19PM2.02m
8:25AM1.54m
9:00PM2.11m
9:41AM1.51m
Low Tide
8:26PM1.02m
9:43AM-0.47m
9:28PM1.05m
10:38AM-0.31m
10:41PM1.03m
11:33AM-0.13m
00:02AM0.96m
12:28PM0.05m
1:23AM0.80m
1:21PM0.24m
2:36AM0.59m
2:12PM0.42m
3:36AM0.37m
3:00PM0.59m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:35
8:36
8:37
2
Temp °C
11
12
12
10
12
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
11
10
12
13
11
12
12
9
8
7
7
9
11
9
9
8
9
10
10
10
10
9
9
10
11
7
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
2.5
NNW
9
0.9
WNW
11
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
2.4
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
2.1
NNW
8
1.8
NW
9
1.4
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
3
NW
12
Energy kJ
958
508
456
1058
207
1462
1670
194
207
769
481
394
630
471
807
659
546
378
497
1399
2190
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
14
0.5
SW
17
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.9
NW
16
1.3
NNW
8
1
NNW
7
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
95
224
90
396
303
80
116
28
32
143
157
111
203
362
232
104
220
310
377
372
310
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
14
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
WNW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
38
40
34
113
79
96
29
31
27
31
121
201
123
169
166
144
46
26
9
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
3
NNW
9
0.9
NW
5
Energy kJ
709
759
1414
1177
1599
1502
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
17
275
466
0
251
84
0
224
84
3
251
84
0
204
44
0
33
33
55
111
467
Best forecast wave conditions in Humboldt County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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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