Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Boneyards.

First up, don't get too excited for the immediate future. Sunday afternoon is a write-off – junk surf with onshore winds and weak energy. The next couple of days are barely worth a mention, with choppy, marginal conditions. You'll be waiting until Tuesday morning, 21 July to see some real potential.

That Tuesday morning is the first real standout. We're looking at a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is strong (2452), so there's plenty of power, but this is strictly for experienced surfers. That size and period will be breaking hard and fast, so leave the foamies at home. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The swell builds into Tuesday afternoon, hitting 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The energy jumps up to 2736. It's a powerful, clean afternoon, but again, only for those with the skills.

After a couple of days of onshore chop, the real gem of the whole forecast lands on Friday morning, 24 July. A 12ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the SE. This is as clean as it gets, and the energy is pumping at a massive 4692. This is the best on offer. It's big, powerful, and perfect. Experts only.

The swell drops slightly over the weekend, but remains excellent. Saturday morning, 25 July, has a 8ft SW swell with offshore winds, plenty of energy (1878). Sunday morning, 26 July, is another glassy affair with a 7ft SW swell (1145 energy). Good waves for the strong intermediates and up.

The end of the first week and into the second week gets tricky. Monday and Tuesday of the following week see strong to gale-force offshore winds. While this keeps the waves clean, those winds make paddling out a nightmare. The swell is still solid, with plenty of energy, but it's a battle. The standout here is Thursday morning, 30 July, which has a 5ft long-period (15s) swell under strong offshore winds – very clean but hard work.

Moving into August, the first weekend looks promising. Saturday, 1 August, has a 4ft to 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, light winds, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate to strong. Then Sunday, 2 August, is another glassy morning with a 8ft, 15-second groundswell and huge energy (2627). That's a big, clean, long-period groundswell – perfect for this reef. The following Monday, 3 August, is also glassy in the morning with a 7ft swell (1437 energy). These are all excellent, but remember, Boneyards is an inconsistent spot, so when it fires, you'd better be ready. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect company.

So, the clear winner is Friday, 24 July – that is the one to circle on the calendar. The second week has some excellent, clean options, particularly the mornings of 2 and 3 August, but these are further out, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

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