Boneyard Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.65° S 150.86° E

Boneyard Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyard sea temperature is
17.9°C
0.7° 

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


Boneyard surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
1
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
9
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
741
575
437
255
226
177
134
155
288
258
181
223
184
191
184
102
70
50
33
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSE
10
W
5
S
10
E
5
WNW
10
S
10
E
10
W
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
8:17AM1.19m
8:17PM1.52m
8:51AM1.26m
8:53PM1.49m
9:26AM1.32m
9:31PM1.42m
10:03AM1.37m
10:12PM1.33m
10:44AM1.40m
10:58PM1.22m
11:29AM1.41m
11:52PM1.11m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.14m
2:00PM0.29m
2:46AM0.12m
2:41PM0.26m
3:17AM0.12m
3:23PM0.25m
3:49AM0.15m
4:09PM0.26m
4:24AM0.19m
4:59PM0.28m
5:02AM0.26m
5:57PM0.31m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
 mm
Temp °C
12
16
15
13
16
15
12
17
15
13
19
17
14
24
22
19
26
26
19
Feels °C
10
12
12
12
14
14
11
15
13
12
16
14
12
20
20
17
23
23
18
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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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