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The break runs best on W-NW groundswells and cleans up in light SE-E winds.
Mid to high rising tides tend to produce the most reliable peaks.
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Bunkers
Samoa Peninsula’s Bunkers is a punchy Humboldt beach break that delivers heavy lefts and rights with critical takeoffs over shifting sand and rocky bottom. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Bunkers in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
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Long paddle-outs, a rocky bottom and persistent rip currents (plus occasional shark sightings) raise the consequence level here.
Parking is straightforward but crowds can spike on solid NW swells.
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