Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next stretch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once the swell kicks in, it’s gonna be a ripper of a run for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The early part of the week is a write-off – Monday the 20th is flat and messy, so save your energy. The real action kicks off Tuesday morning, the 21st of July, and it just builds from there.

The standout window is from Thursday the 24th through to early August. The peak of the party looks like Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August, but that’s a fair way out, so keep an eye on it. The water temp is sitting around 60°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s get into the details.

Boneyards (a reef setup) is the only game in town, and it’s a ripper when it fires. It’s inconsistent and only for intermediate to expert crew – if you’re a beginner, stay well clear when it’s over 8ft. This spot loves a solid SW groundswell, and we’ve got plenty of that.

Tuesday morning the 21st of July sees a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSE. That’s a dream start for experienced surfers. The combined energy is pumping at 2764 (moderate to strong). By Tuesday afternoon, it’s a touch bigger at 10ft, still SW, with a clean cross-off breeze. You’ll want to be out there.

Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a mixed bag – morning has onshore wind, but the afternoon picks up a cross-off from the east with a clean 7ft SW swell. Not the best, but still fun.

Thursday the 23rd morning is a write-off with strong onshore winds, but don’t write it off. Thursday afternoon turns it on again: 8ft SW, 13-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the east. The energy is massive at 3254 (strong). Then Friday the 24th morning is the real gem – 13ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period, offshore wind from the east, clean as a whistle, and exceptional conditions for experts. Combined energy is 5889 (very strong). That’s a bucket-list session.

Saturday the 25th still holds: 7ft SW with a moderate offshore breeze in the morning, clean. The afternoon drops a touch but still solid.

We get a bit of a lull through Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, but there’s still rideable swell in the 7ft range, especially with clean winds on Sunday afternoon.

Now, the big one – Friday the 31st of July. The morning shows a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, light onshore wind, but the energy is off the charts at 10113 (very strong). The afternoon bumps to 16ft SW. This is huge, expert-only territory. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it might be a bit lumpy, but the power is unreal.

Saturday the 1st of August keeps it going with 15ft SSW groundswell and a clean cross-off breeze in the morning. Combined energy is 6002 (very strong). Another day for the big dogs.

After that, it drops off fast. By Sunday the 2nd of August, we’re down to 2ft and weak energy (95), and it’s pretty much over from there. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are poor with onshore winds and small, messy swell.

The best of the best? Friday the 24th of July morning is the true standout: 13ft SW, 15-second period, offshore breeze, clean as glass. Second best is Friday the 31st of July morning for raw power, but it’s a long-range call so don’t book your flights just yet. Crowds are possible at Boneyards when it’s good, so get there early.

Stay safe, and don’t paddle out if you’re not ready for the size.

Rusty.

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