Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got just one spot to focus on, so let’s get into it.

The first real swell doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. Before that, it’s a quiet start. The action is at Boneyards, a reef break that’s inconsistent and can be a bit of a tease. Sunday afternoon, the 2nd, sees a 1.3m (4ft) swell from the WSW with a long 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the NNW at 10 km/h (6 mph). The water is at 58°, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year, about 2° below average. The conditions are marginal, so it’s not the day to get excited.

Monday the 3rd is where it starts to get interesting. The swell holds at 1.3m (4ft) from the WSW, but the period stretches to 14 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind goes light and cross-off from the E at 5 km/h (3 mph) in the morning, cleaning the place right up. The combined wave energy is moderate (986). It’s a solid option, but the break is inconsistent, so you’ll have to be patient. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off from the SSE.

Tuesday the 4th keeps the clean conditions, with a 1.3m (4ft) SW swell and an 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-off in the morning, keeping things tidy. The energy drops a bit (463), but it’s still a fun size.

Now, hold on. Wednesday the 5th gets absolutely hammered. The swell jumps to 2.3m (8ft) in the morning and 3.0m (10ft) in the afternoon, with a long 16-second period. But the wind is howling cross-on from the NNW at 30 km/h (19 mph), making it a total mess. The energy is through the roof (2550 and 3582), but it’s not for surfing – it’s a kite surfer’s dream. Leave the paddle at home.

Things flip on Thursday the 6th. The swell is still a solid 3.0m (10ft) from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy in the morning from the E at 5 km/h (3 mph). The energy is huge (3691), but it’s clean. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft is expert territory. The afternoon holds clean with a light cross-off.

Friday the 7th is another standout. The morning has a 3.0m (10ft) SW swell, 14-second period, and a light cross-off from the NE at 5 km/h (3 mph). The energy is massive (3781). Crystal clean. This is the best you’ll see in the first week. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with an onshore wind, so hit the dawn patrol.

The weekend blows out again. Saturday the 8th has a 2.5m (8ft) to 3.5m (12ft) SW swell, but with strong cross-on winds up to 35 km/h (22 mph), it’s a no-go. Sunday the 9th is worse with rain and strong winds.

We get a reset on Monday the 10th. The swell drops to 1.3m (4ft) in the morning, but the afternoon pulls a surprise: a 4.5m (15ft) SW swell with an 11-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is extreme (4652). That’s a big, powerful swell, but it’s for experts only.

Now, the absolute highlight of the entire forecast. Tuesday the 11th. The morning is magical. A 4.5m (15ft) SSW swell with a 14-second period, light offshore winds from the NE at 5 km/h (3 mph), and exceptional energy (12595). This is the day you call in sick for. It’s huge, it’s clean, and it’s at a reef break, which is perfect for holding that long-period groundswell shape. It’s expert-only, but it’s the best on offer. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with onshore winds, but the morning session is *the* session.

From Wednesday the 12th onwards, the swell drops off significantly. We get a few pulses of 2.2m (7ft) to 3.0m (10ft) swell around the 14th and 15th, with clean offshore winds on the 15th morning (ESE at 15 km/h (9 mph), 2.5m (8ft) SW, 14 seconds), which is a solid option for experienced surfers, but nothing compares to the 11th.

The final week sees a few more manageable 1.6m (5ft) to 2.2m (7ft) swells, but with fresh winds and mixed conditions, nothing is a standout. The consistency isn’t there, and the break is naturally inconsistent anyway, so you’ll be checking the forecast often.

Rusty out.

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