Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lining up for us.

We’ve got Boneyards on the radar, and it’s a reef setup that doesn’t fire every day, but when it does, it can be a real treat. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties if you’re heading out.

The first real chance to get waves kicks off on Tuesday morning, August 11th. It’s not a classic, with a 6ft swell from the SSW at 12 seconds, but the wind is blowing a fresh offshore from the ESE at 19 mph, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 942, so it’s a bit weak for the reef. Tuesday afternoon drops a little to 4ft, still clean, but it’s marginal.

The real standout, and I mean the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday, August 12th. Morning brings a 6ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the E at 6 mph. The afternoon is even better: 7ft from the SW, 17-second period, and the wind drops to a slight 3 mph from the E. The energy jumps to 2426 and 2426 again, moderate-strong, and the conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have real push and shape, but it might wall up a bit on a beach break; at a reef like Boneyards, it’s going to be lined up and hollow.

Thursday morning, the 13th, has a bigger 8ft swell from the SW at 17 seconds, but the wind switches to a cross-shore from the NNE at 9 mph, which brings a little chop. The afternoon, however, is a beauty: 7ft from the WSW at 16 seconds, with glassy conditions (NNW 3 mph) and energy at 2552. That’s the second real standout. The water is flat, the waves are solid, and it’s all for the experienced crew.

Friday, the 14th, is a write-off. The wind turns cross-onshore, and the quality drops. Saturday morning, the 15th, bounces back with a glassy 6ft WSW swell at 14 seconds – a great session for the early birds. The afternoon is a little messier.

Sunday the 16th is mixed; the afternoon has a 8ft swell from the WSW at 14 seconds, but the wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect.

Monday the 17th is blown out, and Tuesday the 18th gets big but ugly. A 10ft SW swell with a 12-second period hits, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 16 mph in the morning. This one is for kite surfers, not paddle surfers. The afternoon improves slightly, but it’s still marginal.

The second week looks promising but a bit less certain. Saturday, August 22nd, is a corker. The morning has a 8ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a clean cross-offshore wind from the S at 12 mph, and the energy is a strong 4144. The afternoon is even better: 8ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore from the SE at 9 mph, and energy at 4668. That’s excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday, August 23rd, is glassy with a 7ft WSW swell at 13 seconds – a beautiful morning for a session. The rest of the week tails off, with smaller swells and clean conditions, but nothing that matches the punch of that weekend.

So, to wrap it up: the best days are Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th, with Saturday, August 22nd, as a solid long-range bet. The crowds? Boneyards can get busy sometimes, so be prepared for company.

Rusty.

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