Boneyard surf break

Boneyard surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 08 May 2026 AEST
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Boneyard surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyard sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyard this week:

The surf forecast for Boneyard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyard in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyard over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
10
2.4
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
9
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1985
1289
673
356
239
441
377
394
431
419
340
209
157
157
121
108
100
182
271
223
340
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
00:48AM1.27m
2:15PM0.94m
1:46AM1.25m
3:12PM1.02m
2:46AM1.24m
4:03PM1.12m
3:45AM1.25m
4:48PM1.25m
4:43AM1.25m
5:31PM1.38m
5:40AM1.26m
6:14PM1.51m
6:35AM1.26m
6:58PM1.63m
Low Tide
7:57AM0.34m
7:23PM0.61m
8:48AM0.32m
8:36PM0.59m
9:35AM0.27m
9:45PM0.53m
10:20AM0.23m
10:47PM0.43m
11:03AM0.19m
11:44PM0.31m
11:47AM0.17m
00:38AM0.18m
12:31PM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
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5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
13
18
17
15
19
18
16
20
18
18
20
19
18
17
18
17
19
19
17
19
19
10
15
14
13
17
16
15
18
18
18
18
17
17
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
10
2.4
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
9
Energy kJ
1403
1289
673
356
239
441
377
394
431
419
340
209
157
157
121
108
59
41
211
223
340
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
E
13
0.6
S
15
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.8
S
10
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
42
41
43
45
97
115
172
229
284
272
193
138
100
39
117
21
20
9
41
45
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
0.1
S
18
0.5
E
12
0.1
N
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
17
0.4
E
11
0.3
S
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
56
6
72
2
104
112
97
4
2
2
22
38
40
2
6
10
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
10
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
7
Energy kJ
1985
29
32
34
43
72
100
182
271
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
11
61
26
2
2
2
11
2
11
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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Information about the Boneyard Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Boneyard provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boneyard can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boneyard surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Boneyard) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Boneyard may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Boneyard is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Port Kembla. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Kembla. Port Kembla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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