
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyard surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyard over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
145 | 78 | 31 | 100 | 51 | 54 | 140 | 1006 | 773 | 622 | 570 | 590 | 530 | 402 | 353 | 231 | 226 | 269 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:37AM1.20m | 10:32PM1.61m | 11:25AM1.22m | 11:20PM1.47m | 12:13PM1.24m | 00:08AM1.30m | 1:03PM1.25m | 00:59AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.26m | 1:56AM1.01m | 2:47PM1.27m | 3:03AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31AM-0.02m | 4:11PM0.29m | 5:14AM0.05m | 5:06PM0.34m | 5:55AM0.13m | 6:04PM0.40m | 6:35AM0.23m | 7:07PM0.46m | 7:16AM0.32m | 8:16PM0.49m | 7:58AM0.40m | 9:29PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 |
27 | 9 | 21 | 100 | 51 | 54 | 140 | 1006 | 773 | 622 | 570 | 90 | 530 | 402 | 353 | 231 | 226 | 16 | 226 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | E 8 | E 5 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 |
66 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 46 | 41 | 21 | 204 | 132 | 145 | 136 | 8 | 57 | 54 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
— | 17 | 11 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 107 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 35 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | ENE 10 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — |
145 | 78 | 31 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 590 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 269 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 73 | 103 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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.










