Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.9° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 0.4m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday, July 17th, at Boneyards. This is a reef break, and it’s not the kind of spot that fires every day—it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to pick your moments. Friday morning, it’s looking proper. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there. We’ve got a solid 6ft groundswell rolling in from the SW, with a long period of 11 seconds, and the combined swell energy is chunky at 835. The wind is dead glass, absolutely nothing. That’s the kind of start you dream of. The waves will have some real push to them, but being a reef, it’ll handle that long-period energy well. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so maybe not one for the beginners, but for the intermediates, it’s a cracker. Keep in mind, it can get a few people out there, so don’t expect to have it all to yourself.

The afternoon sees a light breeze swing in, turning it to a bit of a cross-on, and the quality drops off. Saturday and Sunday are a mixed bag with cross-on winds and choppy conditions, so it’s not really worth the paddle.

Now, hold on to your board, because the real standout is shaping up for Friday, July 24th. That morning, Boneyards is going to be absolutely pumping. We’re talking a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy reading is a staggering 9418, which is massive. The wind is a clean cross-off from the SE, and it’s going to be clean. This is for expert surfers only—anything over 8ft is serious business, and this is well into that territory. The waves will be big, powerful, and with that very long period, they’ll be lining up beautifully on the reef. The afternoon is still huge at 13ft, but the wind picks up a bit, so the morning is the clear winner. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but remember, it’s a week and a bit away, so forecasts can shift.

The weekend after that, July 26th, has some solid swell but the wind becomes a real issue. Sunday morning has a strong offshore but it’s blowing so hard (25 mph) that paddling out will be a battle. The afternoon is still windy but a bit more manageable. Come Monday, July 27th, it settles right down. The morning is glassy again with a clean 5ft groundswell from the SW on a 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 683, and it’ll be a lovely, clean session for a steady intermediate.

The very end of the run, on Saturday, August 1st, throws up another interesting one. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft SSW groundswell and a 14-second period. The wind is dead calm. The combined energy jumps to 1104, so it’s got some grunt. The afternoon is even more curious—a 5ft swell from the west with a massive 21-second period. That’s a very long period, and it’s going to produce some incredibly long, walled-up waves. For a reef like Boneyards, that could be something special. The energy reading is 2810, which is strong. It’s a promising long-range call, but treat it as a nice ‘maybe’ for now.

Overall, you’ve got a few good windows, but the big dog is the 24th of July. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:37PM1.59m
5:54AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:37AM1.28m
7:00PM1.42m
7:22AM1.17m
7:44PM1.31m
8:13AM1.07m
8:36PM1.19m
9:20AM1.00m
9:43PM1.11m
10:47AM0.97m
11:05PM1.08m
Low Tide
11:20AM0.07m
11:55PM0.16m
12:00PM0.16m
00:39AM0.24m
12:39PM0.27m
1:24AM0.34m
1:20PM0.39m
2:13AM0.43m
2:08PM0.51m
3:14AM0.51m
3:12PM0.60m
4:33AM0.55m
4:46PM0.64m
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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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