Boneyard surf break

Boneyard surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 09 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
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyard in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.5
SE
6
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
745
356
239
325
386
361
350
394
320
302
201
175
245
103
144
175
186
217
188
188
111
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
W
5
S
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SW
5
ESE
10
E
5
W
5
S
10
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
7:30AM1.24m
Low Tide
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
1:31AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
10
7
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
15
19
18
17
19
18
18
19
18
17
18
18
16
17
17
17
17
18
16
20
15
14
17
16
16
17
18
17
18
17
16
15
16
15
17
16
17
17
18
15
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
ESE
6
0.6
S
9
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.1
E
9
0.9
E
8
Energy kJ
745
356
239
325
386
361
350
394
320
302
201
94
245
103
57
175
186
217
188
188
111
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
E
13
0.7
S
15
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
5
0.4
E
11
1
E
6
0.6
S
9
0.2
E
11
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
43
45
121
117
233
229
284
272
193
138
29
39
74
63
9
39
55
45
40
25
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
S
17
0.5
E
12
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
E
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
10
0.6
E
12
0.3
S
20
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
56
23
72
90
106
157
134
4
2
4
100
74
38
21
9
9
14
9
8
8
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
1.5
SE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
28
175
144
119
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
10
42
26
2
11
11
0
0
16
0
0
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
3
6
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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