Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.3° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,944 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 20s 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 (Aug 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 20s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 12th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I'm Rusty, and I've been eyeballing the charts for Boneyards. It's a reef break, exposed to the west swell, and it's shaping up to be a classic run of conditions for the experienced crew. The water temp is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 57.6°, so don't be shy with the rubber.

Right now, we're looking at a solid window of surf coming up. The first call is on Monday the 10th, but it's honestly just a teaser. You've got a clean 4.3ft offshore wind, but the energy's only moderate (918) and the period is short. It's surfable for the keen, but not the standout.

The real juice starts flowing from Wednesday the 12th. That morning, we see a proper groundswell pulse, with a long period of 18 seconds and 6.2ft of clean, lined-up swell. The wind is light and offshore. This is excellent, experienced-only territory with moderate wave energy (2538). Wednesday afternoon holds similar quality, with 6.6ft swell and glassy conditions. This is the sort of day where you paddle out and feel the ocean is in a generous mood.

Thursday the 13th has an 8.2ft morning, but a cross-shore wind makes it a bit of a battle, though still worthwhile for the diehards. The afternoon, however, is a moment of pure magic. The wind goes completely glassy, and the swell is still a meaty 7.5ft. That combination is as good as it gets for a reef like this.

Friday the 14th is another beauty, with a glassy 6.2ft in the afternoon and solid energy. Saturday is smaller and a bit bumpy. Sunday the 16th is messy, but the following week brings back the big stuff.

The absolute standout, the one I'd circle on the calendar, is Monday the 17th. We're looking at 9.8ft of clean, groundswell with a moderate offshore wind. The wave energy is very strong (4204). This is big-wave territory, experts only. If you've got the skills and the quiver, that's your session. The same size and quality roll into Wednesday the 19th as well.

There's also a promising long-range call for the 23rd, with another big 11.5ft pulse and strong offshore wind, but that's a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, this is a run of consistently solid, clean swell for the experienced surfer. The crowds at Boneyards can show up when it's good, but that's the price you pay for a wave this good. The reef handles the long-period groundswell beautifully, so the shape should be top-shelf. You won't need to worry about it being too straight here.

For the newer surfers, be aware that any day with swell over 4.9ft, especially the 6.2ft-plus days, is going to be too much. The 8.2ft to 9.8ft days are strictly for the experts. It's a reef, after all.

So, the takeaway: grab your step-up, check the tides, and be ready for some world-class waves at Boneyards. The ocean is about to deliver.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.6
SW
21
1.9
SW
18
2
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
17
2.3
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
16
2
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
572
1960
904
491
2150
2344
2375
2201
3782
2731
2082
1622
1517
1419
1267
1144
1179
1080
1325
2211
Wind (km/h)
45
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
20
E
20
NNE
0
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
0
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
SE
Wind State
off
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off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
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High Tide
2:00AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:14PM1.62m
3:29AM1.56m
3:53PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
5:21AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
9:02AM0.02m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.10m
11:24AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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16
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21
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Feels °C
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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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