Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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