Bondo Kodi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bondo Kodi. This is a point break that loves a good SW swell, and it’s a tricky one for advanced surfers only. The start of this outlook is a bit of a slow burn, but once we get through the first week, things get real interesting.

The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got some swell, but it’s all a bit messy. Friday morning, the 24th of July, we’re looking at a 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, but a cross-shore wind has it all chopped up. The combined energy is weak (507). The water is a warm 79°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The next few days are a battle with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Saturday morning, the 25th, has a nice 3ft, 15-second SSW groundswell, but it’s still cross-shore and the energy is moderate (625). The situation gets worse Saturday afternoon with a 6ft SE windswell and a short, crappy 8-second period. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, making it a total mess. This pattern of cross-shore winds and poor surf continues right through the 27th and 28th. The swell drops to 3ft on Tuesday the 28th, but it’s a long 16-second period, which is beautiful for a point break like this, but the wind is just ruining it. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th see a slight improvement, with a 4ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, so the surface is just not clean. The energy is building though, hitting 884 on Thursday morning.

Now, here’s the good stuff. The standout window starts on Friday the 31st of July. That morning, we get a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is a solid 1244. This is the first real sniff of clean, powerful surf. The next morning, Saturday the 1st of August, is even better. A 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and again, glassy conditions. The energy is pumping at 1700. This is the pick of the first part of the outlook. A real treat for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 2nd of August stays good, with a 6ft SSW swell and clean, cross-offshore winds. The energy is massive at 2097. Monday the 3rd of August is another solid one: 7ft SSW swell, same cross-offshore wind, and an energy reading of 2413. It’s a real run of quality. The swell peaks on Tuesday the 4th of August with a 8ft SSW swell. That’s big, and it’s only for the experts. The wind is light cross, so it will be a bit ripply, but with that energy at 3631, it’s going to be a powerful, heavy day. Wednesday the 5th of August is a nice drop back to a 6ft SSW swell, with glassy conditions again. The energy is still strong at 1778. The swell then slowly backs off into the second week, with 5ft to 5ft SW swells, and the wind stays mostly cross or light, keeping it rideable but not as epic as that peak.

For the standout, I’m calling it for Saturday the 1st of August. The 5ft SW groundswell, the glassy wind, the 16-second period, and the solid energy (1700) – it’s all coming together for a clean, powerful session at this point break. Just be aware the crowds can come out here sometimes.

Rusty.

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