Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid little run shaping up at Boneyards, but it’s a game of patience. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but if you pick your windows, there are some gems.

The week kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, with a clean, glassy morning. Swell is a solid 8 ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2751. That’s a lot of power, but it’s a reef break, so it will handle that energy well. This is expert territory, though – 8 ft on a reef is no joke. The wind is dead calm, making for a beautiful morning session. The afternoon picks up to 10 ft, with a clean cross-off breeze, but still only for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off. The wind swings onshore and gets strong, turning the surf lumpy and choppy. The swell is still there, but it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re talking a couple of days of rubbish.

Now, Friday the 24th is where it gets interesting. The morning is a standout. We’ve got a 12 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5659. That’s a ton of water moving. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. This is exceptional for experts, but absolutely not for anyone else. The afternoon cleans up again, but the energy drops a notch.

Saturday the 25th is a treat. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft from the WSW, and we get a gentle offshore wind in the morning. The waves will be clean and lined up. The period is still a solid 13 seconds, so there’s good shape. A much more approachable day for strong intermediates who know the reef.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th offer more clean, rideable waves in the 4 ft to 8 ft range, with light winds. The Monday morning swell is a bit smaller at 4 ft, but with a very long 16-second period, it’ll be a slow, powerful set wave. Perfect for a relaxed session if you’re patient.

The following week, from the 28th of July onward, sees a persistent offshore wind pattern. The winds get very strong on the 28th, making it hard to paddle, but from the 29th through to the 4th of August, we have consistent 7 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell with clean conditions. The standout here is Saturday, August 1st. The morning is glassy with a 8 ft, 16-second SW groundswell, and the afternoon is clean with a light cross-off and the same size. That’s a full day of quality waves. The combined energy is bouncing between 2917 and 3219, which is strong but manageable.

The very end of the run, on Tuesday, August 5th, looks like it gets messy again with onshore winds.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Friday, July 24th for the big, powerful, expert-only groundswell, and the full day of Saturday, August 1st for the clean, glassy conditions with a solid, rideable swell. Crowds are possible at Boneyards, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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