Bondo Kodi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the region. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming our way, but you gotta be patient and pick your moments.

The big picture? We’re looking at a drawn-out, building swell event from the SW that will keep Bondo Kodi working for the next couple of weeks. Don’t get too excited about the first few days, though. The early part of the week is mostly a teaser with marginal conditions. The real quality starts to show up on the weekend and dials in from there.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th will be small, with 3ft to 4ft of swell, but the wind is a cross-shore mess, not clean, so it’s pretty average. Thursday the 30th is a bit better with a light breeze, but the surf is still only 3ft to 4ft and the energy is moderate. Friday the 31st shows a touch more size, up to 4ft, but the wind is a cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy.

Now, here is where it gets interesting. Saturday morning, August 1st, is a true standout. The wind drops to glassy, and we get 4ft of clean SSW swell with a nice 16-second period. The energy is ramping up and the water temp is a pleasant 79°, which is about average for this time of year. For an advanced spot like Bondo Kodi, a point break, that long period is perfect, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be very clean. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is another beauty. The swell is up to 6ft, still from the SW with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy again. This is right in the sweet spot for experienced surfers, and the energy is strong. The wave quality will be excellent.

The run of good morning glass continues into Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th with 5ft of swell, but the size is a bit smaller. Then, after a few days of cross-onshore wind, we get a massive spike.

Thursday, August 6th, is the big one. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. The energy is very strong. This is for experts only—over 8ft it’s expert territory, and we hit that on Friday the 7th with 8ft. The wind is light cross-onshore then, but the size will be pumping.

The second week gets a bit wild. From the 9th of August onward, the swell stays solid, between 7ft and 10ft, and energy readings are very strong. The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, so the mornings will be the best bet. Wednesday morning, August 12th, stands out again with 8ft of SSW swell, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions, but this is strictly for experts.

Overall, the standout is the morning of Saturday, August 1st, for the combination of glassy wind, clean 4ft swell, and that long period energy. The second best is the morning of August 6th for the bigger, cleaner swell, but it’s for experts only.

Rusty out.

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