Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.4°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with WSW 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 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty again, but in feet and knots. Let’s talk Boneyards.

Right now it’s flat and ugly. The first real chance to surf comes Wednesday the 26th.

That morning shows 4-5ft of SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and a clean offshore wind out of the ESE. Combined swell energy is pumping (1171). It’s not huge but it’s clean. The afternoon glassed off even more with a light offshore breeze and 4ft swell. Good for intermediates who know the reef.

Thursday the 27th goes sideways – cross-on wind and junk. Skip it. Friday the 28th afternoon gets better with a 4ft WSW swell at 14 seconds, clean cross-off breeze, energy hitting 779. Surfable.

Saturday the 29th morning is glassy – no wind, 4ft WSW swell at 13 seconds. The ocean looks like a lake. Energy is moderate (729), but the surface is perfect. Best session of the first week for a clean, relaxed paddle.

Sunday the 30th pushes up to 8ft of SW swell for the morning. That’s expert territory. Energy is strong (2356), and it’s clean, but the size and tide make it a challenge.

Then the wind turns nasty through Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday the 2nd of September is a full-on mess with 11-12ft of WSW swell and strong cross-onshore winds. That’s kite territory, not paddle.

Friday the 4th of September sees a 10ft S swell with a fresh offshore breeze from the SE. Energy is huge (3054), but the swell direction isn’t ideal for Boneyards. Big and clean but only for the experienced.

Now, Sunday the 6th of September is the one. Morning brings 7-8ft of SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, light offshore ESE wind, and energy at 3540. The afternoon bumps to 8ft with 16 seconds (3718). This is the best swell of the 16-day window. That long period means it’ll barrel on the reef, but it can be a handful. Boneyards does get crowded, so be there early if you want a piece.

The tail end from the 7th to 9th September is mostly blown out or poor.

If you want a clean, easy day, paddle out Saturday the 29th morning in the glass. If you want a proper, powerful swell, circle Sunday the 6th of September – that one has serious potential for the right crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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3
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
WSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.5
SW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2350
2323
1831
1002
669
440
376
522
300
358
319
569
551
440
854
947
2356
838
671
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
35
SE
45
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
15
ESE
10
NE
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
WNW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
1:41AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:37PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:05PM1.51m
3:14AM1.47m
3:33PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
4:01PM1.63m
4:15AM1.50m
4:31PM1.63m
4:48AM1.47m
Low Tide
7:59AM0.31m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.25m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.17m
9:22AM0.09m
9:44PM0.11m
9:49AM0.06m
10:14PM0.07m
10:18AM0.07m
10:45PM0.08m
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14
16
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14
21
21
18
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Feels °C
7
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17
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11
9
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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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