
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,013 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
First up, we’ve got a solid pulse of swell rolling into Boneyards. This is a reef setup, so it’s for the experienced crew – not a beginner’s playground. The water’s sitting at 61°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Wednesday morning, the 8th of July, is where it all kicks off. We’re looking at a clean 8ft swell from the SW, with a nice long 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a recipe for some serious morning sessions. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 2751. The water’s clear, the air’s still, and the waves are powerful. This is a standout for the knowledgeable surfer.
Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings hard to the SSE at 19 mph, cross-off, and it gets a bit messy. The swell still has size at 7ft, but the quality drops. Thursday and Friday keep that size up – 8ft to 10ft from the SSW – but the wind stays fresh and cross-off, so it’s clean but not perfect. These days are for the die-hards who can handle the power.
Saturday the 11th of July is the next real highlight. The swell drops to 7ft in the morning, then 6ft in the afternoon, with a moderate to gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. The period is 12 to 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (1273 and 1054). The conditions are clean, lined up, and a lot more manageable. This is another top window for the experienced surfer.
Sunday morning the 12th is glassy again, with 4ft of SSW swell and a 11-second period. The energy is lower (536), but the glassy conditions make it super inviting.
From Sunday afternoon, things get small and weak. The energy drops to 397 and then 179. By Monday the 13th, we’re down to 3ft, and the wind is cross-on – poor conditions. There’s a long gap of tiny, messy surf from here until the next pulse.
The next real event is around Friday the 17th of July. A new 7ft to 8ft SSW swell shows up, with a 11-second period. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but fresh at 19 to 22 mph. The energy is moderate-to-strong (1730 and 1215). Not a classic, but it’s the only size in the second week.
Saturday the 18th of July gives a last little gasp: 5ft to 5ft from the SW, with a light breeze and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (560 and 621). It’s a nice, mellow day for a paddle.
After that, from Sunday the 19th onwards, the wind turns nasty – strong cross-onshore and onshore, with gusts up to 28 mph. The swell stays around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is ruining it. These are not surf days. The setup is more for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
So, the best of the best is Wednesday morning, the 8th of July, for the glassy, powerful SW groundswell at Boneyards. Second pick is Saturday the 11th of July, with the clean offshore winds and solid, manageable waves. Get onto it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1789 | 1545 | 2754 | 3305 | 2422 | 1793 | 2349 | 1974 | 1507 | 1114 | 704 | 642 | 387 | 251 | 333 | 111 | 116 | 123 | 116 | 89 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:19AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | 1:04AM1.41m | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.46m | 2:54AM1.54m | 3:27PM1.55m | 3:42AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.46m | 4:04AM0.39m | 4:12PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:35AM0.17m | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:27AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.10m | ||||||||
7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 9 | W 9 |
1789 | 1545 | 2754 | 3305 | 2422 | 1793 | 2349 | 1974 | 1507 | 1114 | 704 | 642 | 387 | 140 | 333 | 116 | 67 | 123 | 116 | 84 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | — | — | SW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | W 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | SSE 8 |
962 | 1446 | 54 | — | — | 1220 | 37 | 82 | 136 | 152 | 172 | 166 | 150 | 251 | 96 | 111 | 116 | 35 | 82 | 89 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | S 20 | SW 12 | WSW 17 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | W 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
10 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 178 | 29 | 149 | 146 | 34 | 68 | 80 | 37 | 41 | 71 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — |
— | — | 325 | — | 41 | 55 | 119 | 182 | 240 | 200 | 212 | 159 | 365 | 300 | — | — | — | 84 | 124 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 349 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Boneyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boneyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boneyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boneyards 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 (Boneyards) 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 Boneyards 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.
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