Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.8° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,256 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening in the water. We’re looking at just one break here: Boneyards. It’s a reef break, exposed to the west, and it’s inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s a bit of a treat. Water temp is about average for the season.

The first real action kicks off Thursday, August 6th. We’ve got a solid 12ft SW groundswell, period of 13 seconds, and the wind is a moderate offshore breeze – that’s going to clean it right up. The combined energy is strong at 3731. This is strictly for the experienced crew, as it’s over 8ft. Thursday afternoon holds similar quality, 10ft SW with clean offshore winds. That’s the standout of the whole forecast.

Friday the 7th stays big, 12ft SW, but the wind goes cross-offshore. The energy is even higher, 4684, but the conditions are a bit more marginal. Still, big wave hunters should be happy.

The weekend gets messy. Saturday the 8th has onshore wind and 8ft SW swell, not great. Sunday the 9th has strong, lumpy cross-shore wind and a 13ft SW swell – huge, but the wind is a problem. For a setup like this with that much wind, it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddlers.

Monday the 10th brings a fresh offshore wind, but the swell drops to 8ft and the period is shorter at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (1770). It’s clean but not as powerful.

Then we hit a lull. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th have tiny, gutless swell – 1ft and 2ft. The period is very long (26 seconds and 24 seconds), which at a reef can be fun, but the size is just too small. It’s a glassy, clean period, but barely surfable.

We get a good run again from Wednesday the 12th afternoon through to Thursday the 13th. The swell comes up to 6ft to 7ft from the WSW with a period of 15-18 seconds, and the wind is light to glassy. The energy is solid (1507-1904). This is clean, quality surf, still for intermediate to experienced surfers. Thursday the 13th afternoon is as glassy as it gets.

The weekend of the 15th-16th has some cleaner options. Saturday the 15th afternoon sees 6ft WSW with a light cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. Sunday the 16th morning has a moderate offshore wind and 10ft WSW swell, but the forecast is marginal.

The second week gets a bit less certain. There’s a big pulse coming in on Wednesday, August 19th – 12ft W swell with a period of 12 seconds and an energy reading of 6154, which is very strong. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s likely lumpy. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in.

Overall, the clear standout is Thursday, August 6th – big, clean, powerful SW groundswell with offshore winds. If you’re an experienced surfer and can get out there, that’s your day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the S by Sun afternoon).

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Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
2.3
SW
16
3
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
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14
3.5
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14
3
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14
2.5
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13
2.5
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13
3.5
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13
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SW
12
4
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12
3.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
533
431
326
472
2601
3479
4573
3724
3087
4385
4308
4684
3720
2504
2340
4179
2966
3770
2326
Wind (km/h)
5
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0
E
10
SE
10
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
30
N
20
ESE
20
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20
SE
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SE
20
SE
10
S
10
W
15
WNW
5
SE
35
SW
45
S
35
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
6:27AM1.27m
6:48PM1.41m
7:14AM1.18m
7:38PM1.32m
8:18AM1.10m
8:47PM1.23m
9:50AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:05AM1.35m
Low Tide
00:24AM0.26m
12:25PM0.29m
1:09AM0.32m
1:10PM0.38m
2:07AM0.39m
2:12PM0.48m
3:28AM0.45m
3:46PM0.55m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
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6:07
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
17
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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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