Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.7° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 6th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 6th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what's on offer at Boneyards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run ahead, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first week has more modest, manageable swell with morning glass, but the second week builds to something serious. The water temp at Boneyards is sitting at 59°, which is just about what we’d expect for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary.

We start on Friday the 31st of July. It’s not huge, with a SW swell around 4ft, period of 12 seconds, and a light SE breeze keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (497). It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Saturday the 1st of August is our first real highlight. The morning is the pick: glassy conditions with an ENE breeze, a 4ft swell from the WSW, and a long 14-second period. This is proper groundswell, and the combined energy jumps up to a solid moderate (663). That long period means the sets will have some punch, and on a reef setup like Boneyards, this should be lining up nicely. Expect some clean, fun waves, and with crowds listed as ‘sometimes’, it could get a little busy, but you’ll get your share.

Sunday the 2nd has a light cross-on breeze that puts a bit of texture on the face. The swell drops a touch and the period is still solid, but the wind messes with the quality. A bit of a skip day.

Monday the 3rd of August is another standout. That morning glass is back with a clear sky and a light N breeze. The swell ticks up to 5ft from the WSW, period is a very long 14 seconds, and the energy is strong (1069). This is where the long-period groundswell really gets going. The sets will be well-spaced, making it easier to get out the back, but the wave faces should be powerful and well-shaped on the reef. This one's for the experienced guys.

Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with onshore winds. Wednesday the 5th brings a big jump in size to 10ft, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 22 mph cross-shore or cross-on breeze. That’s a messy, lumpy mess – a pass for paddling.

Now, for the big one. Thursday the 6th of August is the absolute standout of the entire window. We’re looking at a massive 15ft SW swell with a 14-second period, combined with a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the SE. The energy reading is through the roof (9255). This is pure power. This is expert territory only – the kind of day where Boneyards turns into a serious, world-class reef wave. The winds are offshore and clean, so expect perfect, tapered walls. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Friday the 7th is still pumping, with 12ft swell and glassy morning conditions, a great follow-up day for experienced surfers.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th gets blown out by strong southerly winds, with the 9th seeing gale-force gusts. A washout.

We get a bit of a lull early the next week, with smaller swell and a messy wind pattern through the 10th and 11th. By Thursday the 13th of August, conditions improve again with a clean 6ft WSW swell and a light SSE breeze. It’s not the size of the 6th, but it’s clean and fun. The run continues into Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th with clean conditions and a steady 5ft to 6ft W/SW swell under light breezes, some morning glass. A consistent, clean end to the run.

Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.4
WSW
14
1.8
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12
1.7
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12
1.4
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11
1.4
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10
1.5
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15
3
SW
14
3
WSW
14
4
WSW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
355
255
663
486
543
535
428
744
743
996
822
485
401
936
3863
3869
5502
7899
9255
6120
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NE
5
N
5
S
0
SSE
10
WNW
15
W
20
NNW
35
N
35
NNW
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
5
E
Wind State
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cross-off
glassy
glassy
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High Tide
4:33PM1.52m
4:40AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
5:13AM1.39m
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
Low Tide
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:47AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:16AM0.16m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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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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