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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 27th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 27th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 27th Jul) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 23435 | 33949 | 25817 | 19332 | 14847 | 9408 | 5521 | 4213 | 4023 | 6267 | 5539 | 3684 | 2299 | 1324 | 1744 | 1920 | 1495 | 1112 | 3517 | 3159 | 2655 | 2063 | 1818 | 3185 | 3187 | 3699 | 4505 | 2609 | 2805 | 2431 | 5704 | 5497 | 3110 | 2746 | 3047 | 2513 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:58PM 1.39 | 8:36AM 1.13 | 9:03PM 1.28 | 9:57AM 1.07 | 10:24PM 1.21 | 11:29AM 1.07 | 11:49PM 1.20 | 12:45PM 1.14 | 12:59AM 1.24 | 1:42PM 1.23 | 1:52AM 1.30 | 2:26PM 1.32 | 2:35AM 1.35 | 3:03PM 1.39 | 3:11AM 1.40 | 3:36PM 1.45 | 3:44AM 1.42 | 4:07PM 1.49 | 4:15AM 1.41 | 4:37PM 1.50 | 4:45AM 1.39 | 5:06PM 1.49 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:31PM 0.33 | 2:30AM 0.35 | 2:33PM 0.45 | 3:44AM 0.42 | 3:56PM 0.53 | 5:12AM 0.44 | 5:34PM 0.54 | 6:31AM 0.40 | 6:53PM 0.48 | 7:30AM 0.33 | 7:50PM 0.40 | 8:15AM 0.26 | 8:35PM 0.32 | 8:53AM 0.20 | 9:12PM 0.26 | 9:26AM 0.15 | 9:46PM 0.22 | 9:56AM 0.13 | 10:18PM 0.21 | 10:24AM 0.14 | 10:48PM 0.21 | 10:52AM 0.16 | 11:18PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Boneyards, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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