Boneyard surf break

Boneyard surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 AEDT
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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
23.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyard this week:

The surf forecast for Boneyard over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyard in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 25th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 25th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 27th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyard over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
S
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
SE
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)777668778887888878889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)189135100134225331279281350328200152175157143346311253266178346
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
WSW
5
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
20
NNE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:05AM
1.40
4:00PM
0.94
4:19AM
1.42
5:27PM
0.94
5:31AM
1.47
6:36PM
1.00
6:34AM
1.54
7:31PM
1.07
7:28AM
1.59
8:17PM
1.15
8:16AM
1.62
8:57PM
1.23
8:59AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:17PM
0.41
10:05AM
0.34
9:28PM
0.46
11:27AM
0.29
10:47PM
0.46
12:34PM
0.21
11:58PM
0.42
1:29PM
0.14
12:59AM
0.36
2:15PM
0.09
1:52AM
0.29
2:54PM
0.06
2:40AM
0.24
3:30PM
0.07
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43-
Sunset--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:31
part cloud
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---3211-------12-----
Temp. °C232525222020202121212123212324212224212325
Feels °C (?)232725221918192020212222212524212122192021
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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 12 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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