Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.3° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s 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 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 6th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
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5
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4
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
0
2
5
2
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
20
2.5
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.9
SW
13
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3008
3681
2269
1647
1549
1339
440
294
137
211
299
451
1174
3440
2948
1551
1000
850
421
Wind (km/h)
45
ESE
25
ESE
15
SE
15
E
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
SE
5
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
45
SE
50
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
45
SE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:28PM1.12m
11:38AM1.11m
00:04AM1.20m
12:47PM1.27m
1:06AM1.32m
1:35PM1.43m
1:53AM1.43m
2:15PM1.56m
2:33AM1.51m
2:52PM1.65m
3:10AM1.55m
3:25PM1.70m
3:44AM1.55m
Low Tide
5:14AM0.48m
5:54PM0.50m
6:32AM0.36m
7:02PM0.35m
7:23AM0.23m
7:50PM0.20m
8:04AM0.12m
8:31PM0.09m
8:41AM0.05m
9:08PM0.01m
9:15AM0.02m
9:42PM-0.01m
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6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:35
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Temp °C
15
16
23
22
22
24
23
20
22
20
16
16
14
16
16
14
14
14
14
Feels °C
5
12
20
19
20
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20
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21
18
13
12
8
13
10
7
7
7
5
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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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