Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Boneyards over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about a couple degrees colder than normal for this time of year – so it’s a bit nippy out there, don’t forget the extra rubber.

The pattern kicks off on Sunday, August 2nd, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. The morning has a weak 4ft SW swell with a moderate 13-second period and a cross-shore wind, making for a pretty grovelly session. The combined swell energy is weak at 544, and the tide conditions look dodgy. Afternoon doesn't get much better – wind swings cross-onshore and the energy bumps up to 723 but it’s still marginal. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.

Now, Monday August 3rd is where we finally see a bit of life. Morning turns glassy with a light SE breeze, and that same chest-high 4ft swell gets some proper shape from a 14-second period. Clean lines, light offshore influence, and the energy jumps to 1076 – that’s moderate and moving. This is a standout window for the early part of the week. If you can score it, do it. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect total solitude.

Tuesday August 4th keeps the clean theme going with cross-off winds in the morning and a 5ft SW swell (11 seconds). The energy drops back to 512, so it’s less punchy but still fun for a cruiser board. Afternoon goes glassy again with a 4ft swell. Good vibes.

Then Wednesday August 5th gets ugly. Strong NNW wind hits 15 mph, blowing cross-onshore, just ruining the 7ft – 10ft SW groundswell. The energy blasts up to 2362 and 4221, but it’s choppy and blown out. Stay on the beach.

Thursday August 6th is a big redemption. Offshore ESE wind, 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the energy is pumping around 3596 – that’s strong juice. Clean faces for experienced surfers only. If you’ve got the skills, Thursday afternoon is also clean with cross-off breeze and even higher energy at 4023. This is a major standout for the whole outlook: excellent conditions for the crew that can handle it.

Friday August 7th turns messy again with cross-on winds and lumpy conditions on an otherwise solid 10ft swell. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind. Not your day.

Saturday August 8th is huge – we’re talking 25ft to 26ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy numbers are insane – 23460 and 26837. But this is way too big for this reef break – experts only, and even then it’s sketchy with 19 mph winds creating lumpy cross-chop. Honestly, this looks more interesting for kitesurfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday August 9th: the swell drops to a still meaty 15ft from the S, 15-second period, with clean offshore ESE wind in the morning. Energy is 12362 – still very strong. This is another expert-only window, but the quality is exceptional if you’re charging. Afternoon gets a bit crossed up.

Monday August 10th sees a big drop-off – back to 5ft with poor wind and low energy. Not worth it.

Tuesday August 11th: offshore ESE wind returns, 5ft SW swell, energy at 815. Clean, but nothing special. The afternoon has a very long 18-second period on a small 3ft SSW swell – that’s a long wait between sets, better for a point or reef.

Wednesday August 12th through to the end of the second week (August 17th) is a mixed bag. There are some clean windows with moderate offshore winds and chest-to-head-high swell (4ft to 8ft), especially on August 13th and 14th afternoons, with moderate energy around 2000-3000. The August 14th afternoon is a real bright spot: 8ft WSW swell, offshore ESE breeze, clean lines – excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds possible.

August 16th Sunday also has a good afternoon window: 8ft WSW swell with cross-off breeze and clean conditions. Not a world-beater, but a solid session.

Overall, the best bets are Monday August 3rd morning for the glassy, clean fun waves, and Thursday August 6th for the big, clean, powerful swell for experts. Later on, Friday August 14th afternoon is a solid second-week pick. Everything else is either too big, too blown out, or too weak to get excited about.

Rusty.

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