Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We've got a solid run of waves on the way at Boneyards, but it's a reef setup that demands respect, especially when the swell kicks. This isn't a spot for the faint-hearted.

The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

The period kicks off on Tuesday, 18 August with a clean 7ft groundswell from the WSW, with a 12-second period. The energy is strong (2034), and light cross-off winds from the SE will keep the faces clean. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers, but it's a size that needs some skill. The swell builds through the day, hitting 10ft by the afternoon, though the wind picks up a bit.

Wednesday, 19 August morning is the first real standout. You've got a solid 8ft SW groundswell, still with that 12-second period, and the wind is light cross-off again. The energy is still pumping (1978), and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer in the first week – a proper session for the crew who know the reef. Keep in mind, Boneyards can be inconsistent, so don't expect a wave every minute.

Thursday, 20 August morning the swell jumps to 12ft from the SW with a 13-second period and energy is cranking (4020). That's big, expert-only territory. The wind is light cross-off, so the surface will be clean, but this is a serious step up in power.

The weekend gets messy. Saturday, 22 August morning is a write-off with strong onshore winds and lumpy 4ft surf. The afternoon sees a jump in size to 12ft, but the wind is cross-on, making it a choppy mess.

Sunday, 23 August morning sees a return to form. A 7ft WSW groundswell with a 13-second period, clean faces and light cross-off breezes. The energy is strong (2122). This is another top pick, just behind Wednesday's call.

Monday, 24 August starts to back off, with a clean 5ft swell, but the energy is dropping (859). Still a fun wave for the intermediate crew.

Tuesday, 25 August the swell is back up to 8ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The wind is strong offshore from the SE, which will groom it perfectly, but that 25 mph wind will make paddling a battle. It's clean, but you'll be earning every wave.

The middle of the week turns average. Wednesday, 26 August through Thursday, 27 August is mostly onshore, choppy, and not worth the paddle.

Then, we have a long-range standout that's worth noting. Friday, 28 August is a big day. The finder shows a 13ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period – that's a very long period groundswell. The energy is enormous (9724). The wind is only light cross-on, so the surface won't be perfect, but the power is undeniable. This is a serious, expert-only swell with a ton of water moving. It's a week and a half out, so we'll keep an eye on it, but it's a promising look.

Saturday, 29 August the wind cranks up to near gale force, making it a total mess, but the swell is still huge.

Sunday, 30 August is the final standout. Morning has a 10ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period and moderate offshore winds from the E. The energy is very strong (3675). The afternoon is even better with light cross-off winds and glassy conditions. For the second week, this is the session to circle.

After that, Monday, 31 August and Tuesday, 1 September are blown out or onshore, and the final call on Wednesday, 2 September is a much smaller, glassy 5ft swell. A nice way to wrap up if you're a beginner, but the energy is low.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is Wednesday, 19 August morning and Sunday, 23 August morning for the first week. For the second week, keep your eye on Sunday, 30 August for a proper session. Boneyards can be inconsistent, so jump on the good windows when they're there.

Rusty.

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