Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.5° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period with SW 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 (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Boneyards, a reef setup that’s exposed to the west swell. Inconsistent at the best of times, so when it lines up, it’s a treat. The water temperature is about where you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The whole sixteen-day window starts with a bang on Tuesday 28 July, but it’s a wild one. We’re looking at a solid 8ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, packing some serious energy. The wind is howling offshore from the ESE at 28 mph, so the surface will be clean, but paddling into that beast is going to be a real fight. The shape will be there, but it’s only for the strong and experienced. The afternoon drops a touch to 8ft, same long period, still a strong breeze, still a challenge.

The real sweet spot arrives Wednesday 29 July. The swell drops to 6ft from the SW, period still a nice 13 seconds, and the wind swings light from the ENE at 6 mph, making for clean, cross-off conditions. Energy is moderate. This is the standout session of the first week – good size, good shape, manageable. The afternoon is a bit smaller and gets a cross-shore bump.

Thursday 30 July is a glassy morning with 5ft SW swell and a 13-second period. The wind is almost nothing, just a slight air from the ESE. That’s a rare, clean window at Boneyards. The energy is lower, but the quality will be high for a wave that’s known to be finicky. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

Friday 31 July drops to 4ft, still a clean offshore ESE breeze, but the swell is getting smaller. Good for a longboard or a fun log, but not the main event.

Saturday 1 August brings a new pulse: 4ft from the WSW with a very long 14-second period. The energy is moderate, and the morning has a light cross-off NE breeze. The afternoon goes glassy. This is a nice little window for a reef that needs the right direction.

Sunday 2 August is a write-off. The wind goes cross-on and onshore, the swell is small and messy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, Monday 3 August throws a big one back at us. The morning sees 8ft from the WSW, 14 seconds, and a light cross-on wind. It’s a bit lumpy, but the energy is huge. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-off from the south, dropping to 7ft. This is an expert-only session due to the size and power.

Tuesday 4 August is a mixed bag. The morning has a small 3ft SSW swell but a choppy cross-on wind. The afternoon has a weird 7ft from the NW with a short, weak 6-second period – that’s a windswell, not a groundswell, and it’ll be onshore and messy.

Wednesday 5 August sees the swell building again. The morning is 8ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with a light cross-on wind. The energy is getting serious. The afternoon jumps to 12ft from the WSW, same long period, and the wind is a gentle cross-on. This is big, powerful, and only for the brave.

The peak of this whole run hits Thursday 6 August. We’re looking at 13ft from the SW, 14 seconds, with a moderate cross-shore wind. The energy is enormous. This is a full-on, expert-level, big-wave day. The afternoon stays the same size, still choppy.

Friday 7 August is a mess. The wind is strong and cross-shore, the swell is still 12ft, but the conditions are poor. Not worth it.

The weekend of 8-9 August is a total loss. Onshore winds, dropping swell, and poor quality. The energy fades fast.

The second week offers a promising long-range stand-out. Monday 10 August sees a new swell pulse: 12ft from the W, a shorter 9-second period, but clean offshore winds from the SE at 12 mph. The energy is moderate. This will be a much cleaner, easier-to-paddle big day than the previous week. The afternoon has a bigger energy reading but a cross-off wind.

Tuesday 11 August is the best of the second week. The swell is still 12ft from the SW, but the period stretches back to a very long 14 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the SE. The energy is huge. This is a proper, clean, powerful groundswell at a reef that loves that direction. It’s going to be a freight train, but it’ll be a beautiful one. Only for the experienced.

Wednesday 12 August holds on with 10ft from the SW, 14 seconds, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is still very strong. A solid finish to the window.

All in all, there are two true standouts. Wednesday 29 July is your best bet for a manageable, clean, fun-sized day. And Monday 10 August through Wednesday 12 August is the big, clean, powerful second-week stretch that’s the real prize for experienced surfers willing to wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Night
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2
1
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4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
2.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3375
2667
2284
1591
1162
1200
1083
821
732
663
471
355
255
663
494
690
619
479
2246
Wind (km/h)
50
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
25
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSW
5
E
5
ESE
10
SE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
5
NE
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
5
WNW
10
SE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
High Tide
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.35m
3:06AM1.38m
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
4:03PM1.48m
4:09AM1.43m
4:33PM1.52m
4:40AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
5:13AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.38m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.31m
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.26m
9:51AM0.13m
10:11PM0.22m
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:47AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.22m
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Temp °C
14
14
15
14
14
16
16
15
18
18
19
20
21
22
22
19
14
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15
Feels °C
4
5
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12
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13
15
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11
13
15
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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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