
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Boneyards.
First things first, this is a reef break, so we’re talking about a wave that needs a bit of respect – it’s not a beginner’s playground. It’s inconsistent, so when it fires, you gotta be on it. The water temp is sitting at 60°F right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The week kicks off proper on Wednesday, July 29th. Morning session is the pick of the early days. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period, pushing a clean 1,162 (moderate energy) through the reef. The wind is light and cross-off from the east, which is going to keep the surface glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the kind of morning you call in sick for. The afternoon holds a similar-sized 6ft swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it gets a bit bumpy. Not the best.
Thursday the 30th is still good. Morning sees a 5ft SW swell with that same 13-second period, light offshore wind from the ESE, and the energy drops a touch to 821 (moderate). The afternoon is also clean, with a 5ft SW swell and a stronger offshore breeze from the SE at 12 mph, which will hold the wave faces open. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean.
Friday the 31st sees the swell dropping to 4ft, then 4ft in the afternoon. The morning is still clean with light offshore wind, but it’s getting smaller. The energy is down to 484 (weak). A fun board, but not a standout.
Now, Saturday the 1st of August is the real gem in the first week. The morning is glassy – dead calm wind from the ESE at 3 mph. The swell is 4ft, but it’s from the WSW with a 14-second period, which is a touch longer and will give you some push. The combined energy is 663 (moderate). For a reef break, that longer period and glassy conditions are a dream. The afternoon gets a bit iffy with cross-shore wind, so get out early.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a write-off. We’ve got a massive spike in swell starting Wednesday the 5th of August, with 10ft to 15ft SW groundswells, but the wind is howling cross-onshore at 28-31 mph. The energy is in the thousands (3,508 to 6,021 – strong to very strong), but it’s all blown out and messy. Not for paddle surfing – this is kite-surfing territory if anything.
The situation improves dramatically on Friday the 7th of August. We’ve got a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the energy is a whopping 9,404 (very strong). The wind is onshore from the WNW at 6 mph, which is a light onshore, so it’s not perfect, but for a reef break, that size and period is a serious proposition. The score is high, and this is a true standout for big-wave hunters. It’s a week away, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.
The following week has a few more big swells, but wind is often cross-on or onshore. The morning of Tuesday the 11th of August is another standout: an 12ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy – zero wind. That’s rare for a big swell. The energy is 3,840 (strong). This is an excellent window for experienced surfers. The wind stays clean in the afternoon, but it goes cross-shore.
The final days of the outlook, around the 13th of August, see another 12ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.
The standouts: Saturday the 1st of August morning for a clean, glassy, manageable swell, and the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August for a big, glassy, powerful swell. For the big-wave crew, Friday the 7th of August is the one to watch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1162 | 1200 | 1083 | 821 | 744 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 494 | 543 | 471 | 479 | 347 | 534 | 412 | 239 | 187 | 261 | 466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.43m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 7 |
1162 | 1200 | 1083 | 821 | 744 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 494 | 543 | 471 | 479 | 347 | 534 | 412 | 239 | 187 | 127 | 205 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | SW 14 |
116 | 63 | 43 | 29 | — | 66 | 95 | 78 | 79 | 73 | 67 | 53 | 24 | 23 | 261 | 227 | 232 | 172 | 156 | 110 | 466 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 15 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 212 | — | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 79 | 261 | 138 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 |
— | 170 | — | 60 | 62 | 205 | 307 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | 17 | 19 | 56 | 119 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 32 |
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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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