Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty.

Alright, let's take a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The main event is a classic, exposed reef break that's going to be pumping, but it's a real mix of conditions. We've got a solid run of south-west groundswells, but the wind is going to be a major player, so you've gotta pick your windows.

The first real shot of decent surf we see is on Wednesday, July 29th. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. Boneyards is an inconsistent reef, so when it lines up, it's a special spot. Wednesday morning sees a 6 ft SW swell, with a period of 13 seconds, and a light ENE breeze giving us cross-off conditions. The energy is moderate (1162), and it's looking clean. This is a good one for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 30th is a solid option, too. The morning session with a 5 ft SW swell (13 seconds) and light ESE offshore winds is going to be glassy and clean. The wave energy is moderate (809), and it's a prime time to be out there.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are the pick of the first week. The swell drops a touch, but the winds are light and offshore, or even glassy on Saturday afternoon. Expect 4 ft to 5 ft of clean SW swell, perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length.

Now, hold onto your board. The real standout is looking like Wednesday, August 5th. This is a big one, but it's over a week away. We're seeing a massive 13 ft SW swell (15 seconds) on the morning, with a combined energy of 10203. That's a hell of a lot of power. But the wind is a cross-onshore, so it's going to be a bit bumpy. It's still a draw for the expert crew who can handle heavy, powerful reef waves. The afternoon bumps up to 15 ft, though the wind stays cross-onshore. This is not for the faint-hearted.

The first week of August has a few other big days. Tuesday, August 4th sees a 13 ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. Thursday, August 6th through to Saturday, August 8th has a long run of 12 ft to 10 ft SW swell, with fresh offshore winds. The energy is through the roof (over 4000 on most of those days), but these are big, powerful waves for experts only.

There's a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, but Tuesday, August 11th looks like a great reset. A 5 ft SW swell (13 seconds) with a clean cross-off breeze and moderate energy (1415). The afternoon gets a nice bump in size to 8 ft, with a 17-second period, and the wind stays clean. That's a beautiful, long-period groundswell. Just remember, that long period can make it close out at beach breaks, but this is a reef, so it should handle it well.

Overall, the best call is Wednesday morning, July 29th, for clean, manageable swell, and then Saturday, August 1st, for glassy perfection. The big stuff on August 5th is a true standout for the experts.

Rusty.

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