Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
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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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,246 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. Boneyards is a reef break that doesn’t fire all the time, but when it does, it’s a proper wave. The water’s at 58°F, which is a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

The first few days are okay but nothing special. Monday the 3rd has a clean 4ft WSW swell, light cross-off wind, and the energy is moderate (986). A solid start for a Monday morning, but not the big show. Tuesday the 4th holds similar size, but the period drops and the wind gets more side-on. You can surf it, but it’ll be a bit of a fight.

Wednesday the 5th is a total loss. The wind blows 30 km/h from the north, cross-on, and the swell jumps to 8ft to 8ft, but it’s lumpy and messy. The energy is strong (2640), but it’s just a lot of power with no shape. Take the day off.

Thursday the 6th is where it gets real. The swell pulses to 12ft from the WSW, period is 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy offshore in the morning. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is very strong (3748). This is big, powerful surf. Only for experienced surfers. The morning window is the pick – clean, offshore, and meaty. Friday the 7th doubles down: 12ft swell, 14-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is massive (4951). This is the standout. If you’re experienced, you’ll be in for a session of a lifetime. The crowds are a maybe here, but on a swell this size, it’ll thin out.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th get messy. The wind swings onshore, and the swell stays big but drops in quality. The energy is still strong, but it’s a mess. Good for watching.

Monday the 10th sees a drop in size (5ft), but the wind is fresh offshore. The energy is moderate (733). It’s clean, but weak. Not a standout.

Tuesday the 11th is a sneaky good one. The swell is small (5ft), but the wind goes glassy in the morning. It’s a long-period groundswell (12 seconds), so the sets will be clean and lined up. The energy is moderate (617). Perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The crowd might be around, but it’s worth it for the glass.

Wednesday the 12th has a very long-period swell (21 seconds) coming in from the WSW. 4ft in the morning, glassy. That’s a proper pulse. The energy is strong (1391). That’s a point-break dream, but Boneyards is a reef, so it might get a bit straight and sucky. Still, the morning glass is a gift.

Now, Thursday the 13th is the big one. The swell is 12ft from the WSW, 16-second period, and the energy is extreme (6731). The wind is light cross-off from the SSE. This is exceptional, expert-level surf. If you’re charging, this is the day. The morning is the pick. The rest of the week holds similar size but with increasing wind, so it stays heavy but less clean.

The second week sees a gradual drop in size and a lot of side-shore wind. Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th hold 12ft to 6ft, but the wind is moderate to strong, so it’s bumpy. The energy is still high, but the quality is marginal. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th have smaller swell, but Tuesday the 18th afternoon has a moderate offshore wind with 8ft swell and clean conditions. It’s a good way to finish the run.

Overall, the real standouts are Thursday the 6th morning and Friday the 7th morning for the big, clean, powerful swell. The other sleeper is Tuesday the 11th morning for the glass and the long-period fun waves. If you’re not an expert, aim for the 11th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
3
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
2.3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
13
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13
3
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14
3.5
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14
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14
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14
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13
3.5
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14
3.5
SW
13
3
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
534
533
431
326
472
2443
2614
4936
3666
3217
3777
4191
4183
3893
2376
2692
4910
3804
2725
762
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
SSE
10
ESE
0
ENE
5
SE
5
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
N
20
SE
15
SE
25
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ESE
15
SE
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WSW
15
WNW
25
SW
35
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SSE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:08PM1.48m
6:27AM1.27m
6:48PM1.41m
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
Low Tide
11:48AM0.21m
00:24AM0.26m
12:25PM0.29m
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
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6:07
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Temp °C
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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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