Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get into the story at Boneyards. This is a reef break, so it’s got that raw feel, and we’ve got a lot of swell on the table, but not all of it is going to be a dream.

Right off the bat, Sunday the 6th of September is the clear standout. We’ve got an 8-foot SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds, backed up by 7-foot in the afternoon. The wind is offshore from the ESE, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy is pumping at 3681 (moderate to strong), so that’s serious power. That 18-second period means long, heavy lines—reef breaks love that, but it makes the paddle out a bit tricky between sets. This is for experienced surfers only; 8-foot on a reef is no joke.

Sunday afternoon drops a bit to 7-foot, still with a 16-second period and clean offshore wind. Energy is still strong at 2272. Good, but the morning is the peak.

Monday the 7th steps down. Swell is 7-foot, period shortens to 14 seconds, but the wind goes cross-on from the NNW, bringing some bump. It’s marginal.

From Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th, it’s a lull. Swell sizes drop below 4-foot, and the wind picks up, especially Wednesday afternoon with a fresh SSE breeze at 18 mph making things messy. Energy is weak (320-452). Not worth getting wet.

Thursday the 10th brings another big pulse. 10-foot SW groundswell, 15-second period, and offshore SE wind. Energy is back up to 3440. This is another expert-only day—10-foot is huge on a reef. The afternoon gets messy with a strong 28 mph cross-off wind, so stick to the morning.

From Friday the 11th through Saturday the 12th, the swell hangs between 6-foot and 8-foot, but the wind is howling—strong breeze from the SSE and SE at 25-28 mph. It’s cross-off, which keeps it clean-ish, but the surface gets lumpy. Not fun.

Sunday the 13th is weird. The morning shows 13-foot SSW swell, but it’s short-period (10 seconds) and comes with light rain and a fresh SSE breeze. That’s a lot of water moving, but the quality will be poor—more of a washing machine than a wave.

Monday the 14th is a hidden gem. The morning is glassy—zero wind—with a 4-foot SW swell at a 13-second period. Energy is moderate (721). This will be clean, lined-up, and much more user-friendly. A good window for intermediate surfers.

The second week is a rollercoaster. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are blown out by strong NNW to onshore winds, with swell hitting 13-foot. That’s pure chaos—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday the 17th calms a bit: 10-foot SSW swell with a moderate SE cross-off wind. Clean but still big. Friday the 18th has fresh offshore SE wind on 7-foot SSW swell, clean and punchy.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see the swell drop to 4-foot to 5-foot. The Sunday morning is glassy with a 4-foot SW swell—tiny but perfect for a longboard. The energy is weak (369), so don’t expect power.

Monday the 21st closes with a 10-foot SW swell but a 10-second period and a fresh SSE breeze. Clean but short-period and big, so it’ll be bumpy.

Best on offer? Sunday the 6th of September morning. No question. That 8-foot, 18-second groundswell with offshore wind and strong energy is the kind of day you call in sick for. The Monday the 14th morning is a close second for anyone wanting a glassy, manageable session.

Rusty, signing off.

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