Bondo Kodi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The long-range charts are showing us a window that starts slow, builds into some real size, and finishes with a solid pulse of energy. We’re looking at Bondo Kodi as the main event for this stretch, and while the first few days are a bit messy, there’s a couple of clear windows where it’s going to be worth paddling out.

The opening days, from Friday the 7th through the 9th, are a bit of a write-off, honestly. The swell is there, around 8ft to 8ft from the SW, but the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-on, and that’s going to chop it up. It’s not going to be pretty. We’ve got a lot of energy in the water, but the conditions just aren't lining up. You’re better off waiting for it to clean up.

Then we get a little taste of what’s to come on Monday morning, the 10th. The wind drops right out, going glassy, and the swell drops slightly to 6ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds. It’s still a decent size, and with the clean conditions, it’s going to be a much better prospect. This is a good one for the experienced crew, as that size is pushing it for beginners.

The rest of that week is a bit of a mixed bag, with the wind picking up again and the swell fluctuating. The standout in this stretch is the morning of Thursday the 14th. We get that glassy surface again, with a 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds. It’s not as big as the earlier pulse, but the clean face will make it a lot more fun.

After that, the swell backs off a touch for the weekend, but the wind stays a bit messy. We’re looking at smaller waves, around 4ft to 7ft, with cross-shore winds. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not the pick of the period.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. The real standout is shaping up for the following week. We’re looking at Tuesday the 18th, where the wind goes cross-off in the afternoon, and the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SW at 18 seconds. This is a serious session.

But the true highlight is the morning of Wednesday the 19th. The wind is glassy, the swell is a solid 10ft from the SW with a 17-second period. This is big, powerful surf, and it’s going to be a proper test for the experts. It’s a lot of water moving, so this is not one for the faint of heart.

The swell peaks on Thursday the 20th, with 12ft SW swell and massive energy readings. The wind is light, but the size is getting serious. This is well into expert territory. Then on Friday the 21st, we get another glassy morning with 10ft SW swell and 17-second period. This is another day for the big-wave crew.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a wash. The middle of the period has some clean windows, but the real standouts are the 18th through the 21st, with the 19th and 21st mornings being the absolute best on offer. The water temp is 79°, which is right on average for this time of year, so it’s going to be warm. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer, but the potential is there for some epic, heavy surf.

Rusty.

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