Boneyard Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.65° S 150.86° E

Boneyard Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyard sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.5° 

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


Boneyard surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyard in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1
0
2
1
1
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0
1
0
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0
0
0
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
8
0.8
S
7
1.1
S
8
1
S
7
1.2
S
9
1.9
S
7
1.5
S
7
1.1
S
6
1.4
SE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.6
ESE
6
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
89
63
190
213
64
161
108
220
361
208
97
157
155
203
212
157
187
98
95
71
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
W
20
W
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
W
0
NW
10
E
10
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
on
cross
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glassy
High Tide
7:51PM1.74m
8:37AM1.23m
8:37PM1.71m
9:20AM1.28m
9:22PM1.62m
10:02AM1.31m
10:06PM1.50m
10:43AM1.33m
10:49PM1.35m
11:25AM1.33m
11:33PM1.19m
12:09PM1.31m
00:21AM1.05m
Low Tide
1:23PM0.24m
2:35AM-0.03m
2:14PM0.21m
3:16AM-0.01m
3:04PM0.21m
3:54AM0.04m
3:53PM0.24m
4:31AM0.11m
4:43PM0.29m
5:06AM0.21m
5:35PM0.35m
5:40AM0.30m
6:32PM0.42m
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6:33
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5:22
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 mm
4
3
3
5
4
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Temp °C
18
17
13
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Feels °C
12
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8
12
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9
13
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13
11
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
12
13
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13
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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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