
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got just one spot to focus on, so let’s get into it.
The first real swell doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. Before that, it’s a quiet start. The action is at Boneyards, a reef break that’s inconsistent and can be a bit of a tease. Sunday afternoon, the 2nd, sees a 1.3m (4ft) swell from the WSW with a long 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the NNW at 10 km/h (6 mph). The water is at 58°, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year, about 2° below average. The conditions are marginal, so it’s not the day to get excited.
Monday the 3rd is where it starts to get interesting. The swell holds at 1.3m (4ft) from the WSW, but the period stretches to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind goes light and cross-off from the E at 5 km/h (3 mph) in the morning, cleaning the place right up. The combined wave energy is moderate (986). It’s a solid option, but the break is inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off from the SSE.
Tuesday the 4th keeps the clean conditions, with a 1.3m (4ft) SW swell and an 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-off in the morning, keeping things tidy. The energy drops a bit (463), but it’s still a fun size.
Now, hold on. Wednesday the 5th gets absolutely hammered. The swell jumps to 2.3m (8ft) in the morning and 3.0m (10ft) in the afternoon, with a long 16-second period. But the wind is howling cross-on from the NNW at 30 km/h (19 mph), making it a total mess. The energy is through the roof (2550 and 3582), but it’s not for surfing – it’s a kite surfer’s dream. Leave the paddle at home.
Things flip on Thursday the 6th. The swell is still a solid 3.0m (10ft) from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy in the morning from the E at 5 km/h (3 mph). The energy is huge (3691), but it’s clean. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft is expert territory. The afternoon holds clean with a light cross-off.
Friday the 7th is another standout. The morning has a 3.0m (10ft) SW swell, 14-second period, and a light cross-off from the NE at 5 km/h (3 mph). The energy is massive (3781). Crystal clean. This is the best you’ll see in the first week. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with an onshore wind, so hit the dawn patrol.
The weekend blows out again. Saturday the 8th has a 2.5m (8ft) to 3.5m (12ft) SW swell, but with strong cross-on winds up to 35 km/h (22 mph), it’s a no-go. Sunday the 9th is worse with rain and strong winds.
We get a reset on Monday the 10th. The swell drops to 1.3m (4ft) in the morning, but the afternoon pulls a surprise: a 4.5m (15ft) SW swell with an 11-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is extreme (4652). That’s a big, powerful swell, but it’s for experts only.
Now, the absolute highlight of the entire forecast. Tuesday the 11th. The morning is magical. A 4.5m (15ft) SSW swell with a 14-second period, light offshore winds from the NE at 5 km/h (3 mph), and exceptional energy (12595). This is the day you call in sick for. It’s huge, it’s clean, and it’s at a reef break, which is perfect for holding that long-period groundswell shape. It’s expert-only, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with onshore winds, but the morning session is *the* session.
From Wednesday the 12th onwards, the swell drops off significantly. We get a few pulses of 2.2m (7ft) to 3.0m (10ft) swell around the 14th and 15th, with clean offshore winds on the 15th morning (ESE at 15 km/h (9 mph), 2.5m (8ft) SW, 14 seconds), which is a solid option for experienced surfers, but nothing compares to the 11th.
The final week sees a few more manageable 1.6m (5ft) to 2.2m (7ft) swells, but with fresh winds and mixed conditions, nothing is a standout. The consistency isn’t there, and the break is naturally inconsistent anyway, so you’ll be checking the forecast often.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
488 | 744 | 612 | 534 | 533 | 422 | 326 | 350 | 2475 | 3526 | 5124 | 3598 | 3217 | 4135 | 3781 | 3105 | 3246 | 2214 | 4487 | 2335 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.52m | 5:47AM1.34m | 6:08PM1.48m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:47PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
488 | 744 | 612 | 534 | 533 | 422 | 326 | 350 | 2475 | 3526 | 5124 | 3598 | 3217 | 4135 | 3781 | 3105 | 3246 | 2214 | 4487 | 2335 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | ESE 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
232 | 29 | 374 | 430 | 142 | 41 | 59 | 141 | 58 | 25 | 19 | 93 | 434 | 9 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | WSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | ESE 10 | W 11 | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
27 | 25 | 38 | 35 | 12 | 12 | 64 | 96 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 349 | 162 |
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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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