Boneyard Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.65° S 150.86° E

Boneyard Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyard sea temperature is
19.5°C
1.6° 

Boneyard surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boneyard surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SE swell.

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 Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyard in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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SE
8
0.6
SE
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1.1
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5
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0.9
NE
6
1.4
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1.6
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7
1.1
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1.3
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8
1.6
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8
1.3
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8
1.4
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8
1.4
NE
7
1.6
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2
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2.3
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1.7
ENE
8
1.9
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NE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
43
57
80
50
183
221
121
243
306
209
219
206
247
347
606
339
475
424
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NE
25
NE
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NNW
20
NNE
25
NE
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NNW
15
NE
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NE
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NNW
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ENE
20
NE
15
N
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NNE
30
NE
15
N
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NE
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NE
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
3:45AM0.89m
3:22PM1.21m
4:47AM0.95m
4:24PM1.22m
5:35AM1.04m
5:18PM1.25m
6:15AM1.15m
6:07PM1.28m
6:52AM1.27m
6:53PM1.31m
7:28AM1.39m
7:38PM1.32m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.42m
8:48AM0.63m
10:30PM0.39m
10:04AM0.61m
11:17PM0.34m
11:08AM0.55m
11:57PM0.28m
12:03PM0.46m
00:33AM0.23m
12:51PM0.36m
1:09AM0.19m
1:38PM0.25m
1:45AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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