Bondo Kodi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming. We’ve got a couple of weeks of surf ahead, but you’ve got to be patient for the good stuff.

First up, Bondo Kodi. It’s a point break that loves a good SW swell and clean winds. The water temp is about 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold one.

The start of the run is a bit ugly. Monday the 20th kicks off with a 7ft swell from the SW, but the wind is cross-shore from the SE at 9 mph, putting a little chop on it. The wave energy is strong (2409), but the surface just isn’t clean enough for the point to really shine. The afternoon is similar, a touch bigger at 7ft, but the wind stays cross and messy. Tuesday and Wednesday see the swell drop under 6ft, and the cross-shore winds pick up to 12-16 mph, making it a real battle. The energy drops into the moderate range, and the quality is just poor. From Monday through the end of the first week, it’s a lot of marginal surf with a cross-chop. There are a few days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets good. On Thursday the 30th, the afternoon session is a real standout. The swell is only 3ft from the SSW, but the period stretches out to a massive 18 seconds. That’s some serious groundswell energy. The wind is light and clean from the ESE, keeping the surface glassy. The wave energy is strong (1093), and with that long period, Bondo Kodi is going to see some gorgeous, lined-up waves. This is the session to mark on your calendar. Since it’s a point break, that long period energy will wrap in perfectly, giving you some long, peeling rides. It’s an advanced spot, and with the quality on offer, expect a few other locals to have the same idea – crowds are possible.

Then on Friday the 31st morning, you’ve got another beauty. The wind goes dead calm, glassy from the south at 3 mph. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. The energy is still strong (958). This is going to be a magic morning session, smooth as silk. The 4ft size is perfect for the advanced crew to really work the wave.

The first weekend of August (the 2nd and 3rd) brings a bit more size, with the swell pushing back up to 6ft to 6ft from the SW. The wind is light and mostly cross or cross-on, but the energy is strong (over 1200). For a point break, these are solid, powerful waves. At 6ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s more for experienced surfers, but the quality is there.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is the afternoon of Thursday the 30th of July and the glassy morning of Friday the 31st of July. That’s your window for the cleanest, most powerful waves. The first week is a write-off, so save your energy. The second week has some solid, punchy surf but with a bit of wind, so pick your session carefully.

Rusty.

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