Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s get into it. The only break on the cards for this whole stretch is Boneyards, and it’s a reef setup that’s inconsistent and takes a bit of reading. It’s exposed to the swell but the direction needs to be a decent W or SW to really light it up. The wind is the big talker here, because when it’s right, it’s magic.

The first real action fires up on the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW swell pushing in with a 13-second period, and the water is sitting at 60°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wind is light from the south, cross-off, and it’s clean. The combined wave energy is a thumping 2816, so there’s plenty of grunt. This is excellent surf, but at 10ft, it’s expert territory. Boneyards can handle it, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday the 22nd takes a step back. The swell drops to 7ft, but the wind swings NW and turns cross-on, making it a bit choppy and messy. Not one to get excited about. Thursday the 23rd morning is a write-off with strong northerly winds, but then Thursday afternoon? That’s a standout. The wind goes glassy, the swell bumps up to 8ft from the SW, and the energy jumps to 3251. That’s a clean, glassy window for the experienced crew.

Friday the 24th is the big one. Morning sees a 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, cross-off wind from the east, and exceptional energy at 5161. This is a solid, powerful groundswell. For experts, it’s a true highlight. The afternoon still holds 12ft but the wind picks up a touch, so the morning is the pick.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th offers cleaner, smaller conditions. Saturday morning has 7ft SW with a gentle offshore ESE breeze – clean and fun for intermediates. Sunday morning is similar with 7ft SW and cross-off wind. Both are solid sessions.

Now, look ahead. The 28th of July, Tuesday morning, is another standout. A 12ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, gentle offshore wind, and energy at 5135. That’s a big, raw groundswell. It’s exceptional but only for experts. The 31st of July, Friday morning, is also a cracker: 10ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and a massive 5686 energy reading. Cross-off wind keeps it clean. That’s a serious session for the hardcore crew.

Into the first week of August, things drop off. The 4th of August, Tuesday afternoon, shows a late burst of 10ft from the WSW, 14 seconds, with a gentle offshore. That’s worth watching, but it’s a long way out. The 5th of August has size but the wind is onshore from the NNW, so it’s messy.

Overall, Boneyards is a reef that demands respect. The real standouts are the afternoon of the 21st, the glassy Thursday afternoon of the 23rd, the Friday morning of the 24th, and the big Tuesday morning of the 28th. If you’re an expert, those are your windows. For everyone else, the weekend mornings of the 25th and 26th are your best bet. It’s a spot that rarely breaks perfectly, so when it does, you get in.

Rusty.

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