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Boneyard Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Boneyard surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.6° 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 Friday (May 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 23rd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyard over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | |
942 | 1014 | 881 | 464 | 398 | 264 | 143 | 842 | 894 | 1026 | 1419 | 1235 | 1749 | 1480 | 1186 | 1058 | 955 | 778 | 893 | 614 | 625 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.64m | 12:23PM1.04m | 00:10AM1.55m | 1:29PM1.05m | 1:12AM1.44m | 2:34PM1.09m | 2:16AM1.33m | 3:32PM1.16m | 3:19AM1.24m | 4:23PM1.23m | 4:19AM1.16m | 5:07PM1.31m | 5:13AM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM0.38m | 6:13AM0.06m | 5:39PM0.44m | 7:13AM0.12m | 6:48PM0.49m | 8:11AM0.17m | 8:04PM0.52m | 9:04AM0.21m | 9:19PM0.50m | 9:52AM0.25m | 10:27PM0.46m | 10:34AM0.29m | 11:26PM0.41m | 11:13AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | 4:54 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
 kJ | 588 | 385 | 318 | 260 | 200 | 120 | 85 | 842 | 894 | 1026 | 1419 | 1235 | 1749 | 1480 | 1186 | 1058 | 955 | 778 | 690 | 614 | 625 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 10 | S 20 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 18 | S 7 |
| kJ | 478 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 32 | 143 | 27 | 122 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 73 | 54 | 42 | — | 6 | 206 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 14 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 942 | 1014 | 881 | 464 | 398 | 264 | 112 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 27 | 62 | 295 | 893 | 594 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 82 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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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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