Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.5° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, Boneyards is the only show in town for this entire 16-day stretch, and honestly, it’s a bit of a yo-yo. The whole period is a long run of solid to massive swell, but the wind is going to mess with us a lot. There’s a few windows where it all lines up, and those are the ones we’re eyeing.

The first proper surf worth paddling out for is on Thursday morning, the 16th. We’ve got a 8ft to 8ft SW groundswell rolling in, and the wind is glassy. That’s a rare combo here. The water temp is about 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so just a standard spring suit.

Friday the 17th morning is another great call. The swell is a touch smaller at 7ft from the SW, but we’ve got clean offshore winds from the SE. The wave energy is moderate (1034), and it’ll be a proper session. Friday afternoon holds up too, with clean conditions.

The real standout though, the one that’s got me excited, is a big one on the 25th and 26th. Saturday morning the 25th has a massive 16ft WSW swell, with a moderate energy punch (9896). The wind is light cross, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but still workable. That’s expert territory for sure. Sunday morning the 26th is the absolute gem: a 12ft W swell with clean, glassy cross-off winds from the SSE. The energy is still strong (5077), and it’ll be a dream for the crew who can handle the size.

There’s a big lull in quality between the 18th and 20th, with a lot of cross-onshore junk and messy conditions. The swell stays big but the wind is a problem. Then from the 21st to the 24th, it’s a proper wall of swell – 15ft to 16ft – but the wind is howling from the north, making it choppy and lumpy. That’s a solid “nope” for paddle surfing. It’s more of a kite session.

The last good window is July 28th. Tuesday morning has glassy conditions and a 13ft SW groundswell, and Tuesday afternoon stays clean with cross-off winds. Both are exceptional for experts.

Boneyards is an exposed reef, so it’s inconsistent. When it fires, it’s a proper wave. The crowd can be a problem sometimes, so get in early. For the average punter, the 16th, 17th, and 26th are your best bets. For the big dogs, the 25th morning and 28th are the ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
1275
4018
3844
2494
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1422
963
626
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299
496
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1007
778
1008
1006
973
2537
7178
6464
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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10
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High Tide
3:42AM1.56m
4:12PM1.61m
4:28AM1.54m
4:55PM1.62m
5:11AM1.48m
5:37PM1.59m
5:54AM1.39m
6:19PM1.52m
6:37AM1.28m
7:00PM1.42m
7:22AM1.17m
7:44PM1.31m
8:13AM1.07m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.10m
9:58AM0.00m
10:25PM0.08m
10:40AM0.02m
11:11PM0.10m
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
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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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