Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.3° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,570 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way to Boneyards. This is a reef setup, so it’s got that potential for a proper shape, but it’s an inconsistent wave that doesn’t fire all the time. When it does, though, it’s an intermediate-level wave.

We’re starting off this Tuesday, July 28th, with a bit of a struggle. There’s a solid 8ft to 8ft southwest swell, and the energy behind it is huge at 2667 (moderate to strong), but the wind is howling offshore from the ESE at 31 mph. It’s a near gale, making it incredibly hard to get into the waves. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no big anomaly there.

Wednesday, July 29th, things start to clean up. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the southwest, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is still decent at 1162 (moderate). The wind swings light and cross-offshore from the east, making the morning session clean. This is the best of the early week.

Thursday, July 30th, is the real standout for the first week. The swell is 5ft from the southwest, and the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s a major positive. Absolutely clean. The energy is 821 (moderate), and the conditions are just about perfect for an experienced surfer to have a proper session. Friday, July 31st, sees the swell dropping to 4ft, still clean with light offshore winds, but it’s losing steam.

After a bit of a messy weekend with some onshore winds on Sunday, August 2nd, we’ve got a big window opening up. Monday, August 3rd, is a cracker. The swell jumps back up to 8ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period, and the energy is back up to 2278 (strong). The wind is glassy in the morning. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds clean with light cross-offshore winds, too.

Now, we hit a rough patch. Wednesday, August 5th, through Thursday, August 6th, the swell pumps up to 10ft to 13ft, but the wind is a mess. Strong cross-onshore winds from the north and west make it really lumpy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one. That nasty stretch lasts through the weekend with gusty winds and rain.

The real highlight of the entire outlook is Tuesday, August 11th. The swell is a massive 13ft from the southwest with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is off the charts at 8689 (very strong). The wind is only a light cross-onshore, so it’s manageable. This is a huge, powerful groundswell. That long period means it’s going to be a freight train, perfect for this reef, but it’s a beast. Only for experts. The following day, Wednesday, August 12th, holds similar size at 13ft, still clean, but the energy is a tad lower.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, hit Thursday, July 30th, for the cleanest conditions with the smaller swell. But for the true big-wave thrill, you’re looking at Tuesday, August 11th. That’s the one. The forecast is a bit more of a long-range promise, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s got the goods.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
0.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2667
2284
1591
1162
1200
1083
821
732
600
471
355
250
663
486
623
502
531
465
3051
3570
2013
Wind (km/h)
50
ESE
45
ESE
30
ESE
15
E
10
SSW
10
E
5
E
10
SSE
10
E
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
E
5
SE
15
N
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SE
5
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
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off
off
off
cross
off
off
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off
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glassy
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:02PM1.35m
3:06AM1.38m
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
Low Tide
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.31m
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
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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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11
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14
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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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