Bondo Kodi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming stretch. We’ve got one break on the radar, and it’s a proper point break that demands respect.

The overall pattern is full of swell, but the wind is going to be our biggest battle. For the first few days, we’re looking at a window of opportunity, then a long, frustrating run of mixed-to-poor conditions before a potential late reward. The standout session is hands down the Monday morning of the 31st of August. That’s the one to circle.

Bondo Kodi is a point break for advanced surfers only, and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Sunday afternoon, the 30th of August. We’ve got a clean 5 ft SW swell rolling in with a long period of 13 seconds and a light off-shore wind. The combined energy is moderate (999). It’s a solid start, a nice warm-up.

But the real gem is Monday morning, the 31st of August. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a light SSW breeze. The swell ticks up slightly to 4 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 19 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 1402. This is groundswell at its finest, and on a point break like this, it’s going to be absolutely world-class. If you can surf, this is the moment. It’s a bit heavy for beginners though.

Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and kicks up to 12 mph, turning it into a cross-shore mess. The swell holds at 5 ft and 18 seconds, but the quality drops off a cliff.

From Tuesday the 1st of September all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, it’s a frustrating grind. The swell is pumping, often over 5 ft and up to 7 ft, with periods between 14 and 18 seconds, and combined energy readings in the thousands (up to 2994). But the wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore, chopping it up. The few clean windows are marred by that long-period swell, which on a point break is actually a positive, but the wind is just not playing ball. This stretch is a write-off for a good paddle session.

We get a slight reprieve on Sunday the 6th of September, with a 6 ft SW swell and 14-second period, but the wind is onshore and choppy again. The energy is moderate (1713), but the conditions are poor.

The second week is a mixed bag. From Monday the 7th of September through to Friday the 11th of September, the swell stays big, often over 7 ft and hitting 8 ft, with periods between 14 and 20 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (up to 4826). The wind is a constant battle, mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things lumpy. Friday afternoon, the 11th of September, stands out with a clean 8 ft SW swell and 17-second period, with a light cross-offshore ESE wind. That’s a big, powerful swell, definitely for experts only.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September see the size drop a little. Sunday morning, the 13th of September, is another beauty. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a 6 ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds and moderate energy (1191). Clean, empty, and perfect for an experienced surfer.

Monday the 14th of September ends the run with a 6 ft SW swell, but the wind is back onshore and strong, closing it out.

So, bottom line: if you’re an advanced surfer, Monday morning, 31st August is the absolute standout. The Sunday morning, 13th of September is a close second, a promising late call. The rest of the time, you’ll be fighting the wind. For the big days over 8 ft, it’s experts only.

Rusty.

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