Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.3° 

Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boneyards surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,331 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 30th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

We start off with a bit of a wait, honestly. The early part of this run is pretty lackluster, so don’t be in a rush. The surf that’s on offer is inconsistent, and the conditions are fighting against us more often than not.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a write-off with strong cross-off winds and fairly average, short-period swell that’s just not making the most of this exposed reef setup. The water’s sitting at 58°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want the thick rubber.

The first proper glimmer pops up on Wednesday the 26th. Wednesday morning sees a clean, moderate offshore wind from the ESE with about 5ft of WSW swell (moderate wave energy around 1007). It cleans up nicely into the afternoon, with the wind easing a touch and the swell holding at 4ft from the same direction. The period stretches to 12 seconds, so the waves will have some shape and push. This is the standout early window – clean, manageable, and the reef will be working.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are mixed. Thursday is a right-off with poor conditions, but Friday the 28th bounces back with a gentle offshore breeze and a 4ft southerly swell giving way to a longer-period WSW groundswell in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (around 610-748), and it’ll be clean. Worth a paddle.

Saturday the 29th gets a bit messy again, with lighter winds but onshore or cross-on. Not great. Sunday the 30th brings a size bump – 10ft to 12ft of WSW swell – but it’s paired with strong cross-off winds. The wave energy is high (over 3000), but that’s a lot of water moving for an inconsistent reef. The real highlight of the whole run? That’s Monday the 31st. Morning looks magic: light airs, 8ft of WSW swell, very clean, and the energy is solid (1966). For experienced surfers, that’s the session to circle. The crowd factor at Boneyards is sometimes an issue, so with this quality, you might have company.

Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd go downhill fast. Tuesday turns choppy and lumpy, and Wednesday the 2nd is a full-on event: 20ft to 21ft swell with near gale-force winds. That’s expert-only territory if you’re even considering it, but honestly, it looks more like a kiteboarding day than a paddling day. The energy reading is off the charts (over 12800), but for paddle surfing, it’s too much.

Thursday the 3rd drops to a still-heavy 13ft to 16ft swell, but with lighter cross or onshore winds. The period is very long (15-16 seconds), which at a reef like Boneyards could produce some beautiful, roaring lines – but again, it’s big and not for the faint of heart.

The final week sees a steady drop in size, but the winds stay strong. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are blown out or cross-off. By Sunday the 6th, the swell is down to 5ft, but the wind is howling at 25 mph. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see offshore winds but at near gale strength, making it near impossible to get into waves. The week tails off with small, clean but windblown surf. Not much to get excited about.

Bottom line: Boneyards has a couple of decent windows, but nothing long-lasting. Best bet is Wednesday the 26th afternoon for clean, fun waves, and Monday the 31st morning for a bigger, cleaner swell that the reef will turn into something special. After that, the big stuff is for the brave or the kite crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
12
3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
829
422
2350
2323
1858
1093
669
466
331
454
418
394
326
534
454
433
822
2149
3331
3264
2897
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
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SE
40
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
20
NNW
15
NW
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
NNW
10
NW
15
W
20
SSE
35
SSE
35
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25
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Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
1:37PM1.18m
1:41AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:37PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:05PM1.51m
3:14AM1.47m
3:33PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:15AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.31m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.25m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.17m
9:22AM0.09m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.08m
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7:13
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7:11
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7:09
7:07
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6:22
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
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22
22
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12
9
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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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