Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.9° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,163 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Boneyards over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag coming, but a few sessions are seriously worth circling on the calendar. The week starts with some fun, clean swell and builds into a big pulse that will only suit the experienced crew. After that, things drop off and get a bit wild with wind.

Let’s kick off Wednesday the 26th. Morning is looking mint with a clean 4ft swell from the WSW, period of 13 seconds, and a light offshore ESE breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 1149 (moderate to strong), and it’s glassy as. Perfect for anyone who knows their way around the reef. The afternoon holds at 4ft with the same clean conditions, just a touch less wind.

Thursday the 27th turns a bit average. That clean glass is gone. Wind goes cross-onshore and the swell jumps to 5ft but it’s choppy. Worth a skip.

Now, Friday the 28th morning is a real standout. A drop to 4ft swell, but the wind is *dead calm* – glassy as a lake. Period is 11 seconds, energy is 642 (moderate), and the surf is clean. If you can get out there, this is your window for some silky lines.

Saturday the 29th is blown out again with onshore wind and rain. Not your day.

Sunday the 30th is another highlight, this time for the more experienced crowd. Morning sees a solid 8ft swell from the WSW, period at 13 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. The energy is 1775 (strong). This is powerful groundswell hitting the exposed reef. For experts only – beginners, stay on the sand. The afternoon keeps the same size but the wind picks up a touch.

Monday the 31st fades fast. Swell drops to 6ft, wind goes light cross-onshore, and the quality goes downhill into the afternoon, turning poor.

Then things get serious. Tuesday the 1st of September kicks off with a massive pulse: an 12ft southwest swell in the morning, period 14 seconds, but with a 25 mph cross-onshore wind. The energy is a monstrous 5493 (very strong), but it’s a messy, dangerous mess. Not for paddling. The afternoon jumps to 16ft! Energy hits 10404 (extreme). Wind eases but it’s still cross-onshore. This is pure chaos – more for kites than surfboards unless you’re a lunatic.

Wednesday the 2nd holds at 12ft with a cross-shore wind. Still heavy, still expert territory. Energy at 4018 (very strong). The afternoon improves with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still big and powerful.

Thursday the 3rd drops to a more manageable 6ft in the morning with a fresh 19 mph offshore wind. Clean, but the wind is strong. Energy is 1056 (moderate to strong). Still a good session for the brave.

Friday the 4th morning is a last little burst of quality: 6ft from the W, period 12 seconds, light offshore wind and clean conditions. Energy at 814 (moderate). A nice end to the run.

From Saturday the 5th onward, the surf really fades. We’re looking at tiny 2ft or smaller, short period, and messy winds. There’s a big gap of pretty ordinary, unsurfable conditions through to around the 8th, where a 5ft groundswell from the WSW appears but with a 22 mph offshore wind making it hard to paddle into. A few clean but windy days follow, and by the 10th it’s tiny again with a strong cross-onshore.

The Bottom Line: The best bets are Friday the 28th morning for small, glassy perfection, and Sunday the 30th for the experienced crew wanting a powerful, clean 8ft+ groundswell. The big 16ft pulse on the 1st of September is for the brave or the kite crew only. There’s a long gap of marginal to poor conditions after the 5th, so pick your windows wisely.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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WSW
13
0.9
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16
1.3
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11
1.5
S
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1.6
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11
1.4
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11
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11
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WSW
14
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14
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13
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1.9
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12
1.7
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1.1
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11
3.5
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14
4.5
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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433
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632
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323
668
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943
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1828
1182
1027
807
634
265
4308
8163
4861
Wind (km/h)
20
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10
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5
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15
NNW
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10
S
5
SW
15
SSW
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10
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20
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30
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NW
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NNW
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High Tide
2:37PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:05PM1.51m
3:14AM1.47m
3:33PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:15AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
5:03PM1.59m
5:22AM1.41m
5:38PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.25m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.17m
9:22AM0.09m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.08m
10:48AM0.11m
11:18PM0.11m
11:21AM0.18m
11:55PM0.19m
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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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