Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.8° C
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Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boneyards surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get down to it. The start of this stretch is pretty average, but there's a solid pulse of west swell that's going to turn things on for a window around Friday. We're looking at a proper long-period groundswell, and the winds are going to line up for some seriously clean surf. It won't last long, so you'll want to be in the water when it's good.

Right now, through Thursday, it's a bit of a mess. The swell is showing, but a fresh cross-onshore breeze is wrecking the surface. The wave energy is moderate, right around 2767, but it's not doing anyone any favors. Don't bother paddling out until it cleans up.

Now, Friday. That's your day. Swell is pushing 12ft with a period of 14-15 seconds, and the energy is cranking – we're talking 5090 to 5454. That's strong, powerful stuff. The wind is offshore, too. This is the one to circle. It's going to be big, and it's going to be clean. This is expert territory, for sure. The swell is from the SW, which is exactly what this place likes. This is the best on offer, without a doubt.

Saturday sees the swell ease back a bit, but it's still solid. The morning is a bit smaller, but the afternoon kicks back up to 12ft with a 14-second period. The wind is light but onshore, so it won't be as perfect as Friday. It's still a good option, but you're chasing the quality.

Sunday is a washout. The wind is going to be howling from the SSE at 28-31 mph. The swell is still there, but it's going to be a battle. This looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day. Save your energy.

Monday drops right off. The swell is tiny, around 4 to 5ft, and while the wind is offshore, it's strong at 28 mph. That's going to make it tough to get into anything. It's clean, but it's a fight.

The middle of next week sees the swell bounce back into that 5ft to 7ft range, with those long 16-18 second periods. The energy is moderate, and the winds are light and variable, with some clean windows. The 12th and 13th look like the better days here, with a mix of cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. It's not as big as Friday, but it's still fun.

The weekend after that, the 15th and 16th, looks small but glassy. The swell is around 5ft, but the wind is dead – glassy conditions. That's a great time for a longboard or a fish. It's all about the clean surface.

Then it gets a bit scrappy again from the 17th onwards. The swell is inconsistent, and the winds turn onshore or cross-onshore more often. The 19th has some size at 8ft to 8ft, but the wind is cross, which will chop it up.

So, the real standout is Friday the 7th. That’s the day. Big, clean, and powerful. The 12th and 13th are your next best bet for some quality. The rest is a mix of waiting for the wind to play nice.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

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2.3
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16
2.5
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WSW
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3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
472
2601
2614
5584
3983
3585
3502
5090
5454
3949
2504
5216
5364
2920
3793
1008
515
286
1299
Wind (km/h)
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35
NNW
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15
SW
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High Tide
7:14AM1.18m
7:38PM1.32m
8:18AM1.10m
8:47PM1.23m
9:50AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:05AM1.35m
1:45PM1.37m
2:00AM1.45m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.32m
1:10PM0.38m
2:07AM0.39m
2:12PM0.48m
3:28AM0.45m
3:46PM0.55m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:32AM0.21m
7:55PM0.25m
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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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