Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up. The only spot we’ve got to work with is Boneyards, a reef break that’s inconsistent, so you need to pick your moments. The water’s at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

We start Sunday afternoon, 26th July, with a 6ft SW swell at 11 seconds. The wind is cross-off but blowing 20 km/h, so it’s a bit rough. The wave energy is moderate (1367). Not a cracker, but you can get wet.

Monday 27th July pumps up to 10ft to 12ft from the SW, but the wind is screaming from the SE at 45–50 km/h. That’s a strong breeze, and while it’s cross-off, it’s a battle. The energy is very strong (5364 to 5609). This is for the brave only. Tuesday 28th is clean with a strong offshore wind from the ESE at 40–45 km/h, but the swell is still 8ft to 8ft. Paddling out is a chore. The energy is strong (2284–2667).

Wednesday 29th July is the gem of the first week. Early morning is glassy (NE 5 km/h), with a clean 6ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is high (1144). The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is your session. The wind is dead calm, the waves will have some shape on the reef. Remember, it’s inconsistent, and crowds are possible.

Thursday 30th and Friday 31st drop to 5ft to 4ft, but the wind stays light or glassy. It’s clean, but not as powerful. The energy drops to moderate (415–891). Still fun on a longboard.

The first weekend of August (1st–2nd) starts clean Saturday morning with a 5ft SW swell, but by Sunday it’s blown out with 20 km/h cross-onshore winds and an 8ft+ swell. That’s a washout. Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th are also poor with lumpy cross-onshore winds.

Then things get interesting from Wednesday 5th August. The swell jumps to 13ft from the WSW, and by the afternoon it’s a massive 16ft with a 16-second period. The energy is extreme (21064). The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the report says it’s “too big for this break.” This is expert-only, and risky. Thursday 6th is still 16ft to 18ft, but the wind is onshore, messy.

Friday 7th August morning is another huge standout for experts. The swell is 13ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, light offshore wind from the ESE at 10 km/h, and the energy is extreme (6656). The report says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is the big one. Clean, powerful, and for the big dogs only.

After that, the swell drops through the weekend of 8th–9th, but the wind is messy again. There’s one more pulse on Monday 10th August with a 13ft WSW swell, but the wind is light and cross, so not ideal.

So, the best calls: Wednesday 29th July morning for a clean, mid-size session, and Friday 7th August morning for the big, expert-level groundswell. Both at Boneyards. Don’t forget it’s inconsistent, and you won’t be alone.

Rusty.

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