Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long look at the charts for the only spot that’s got any pulse in this region: Boneyards. This is a reef setup, so it’s got that extra bite, and it’s inconsistent, meaning it takes a real good swell to wake it up. We’ve got a decent run of energy coming, but we’ve got to wade through a few quiet days first.

The immediate outlook is a bit of a slow burn. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st see some SW swell creeping in at 7 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 9-19 mph. The wave energy is moderate on Monday morning (1045), but the swell period is a short 11 seconds, so it’s a bit on the weak side. Combine that with the fact the spot is inconsistent, it’s not going to be doing much. Sunday afternoon sees a combined energy of 1769, but again, it’s not a standout.

Now, Tuesday the 1st of September is where the charts start to get interesting. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but Tuesday afternoon is a true standout. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the wind swings light S at 6 mph, making it a clean cross-off. The combined energy on that afternoon session is a solid 3677, which is a strong, powerful pulse. This is the best on offer for the first week – a proper groundswell hitting the reef with clean conditions. Experienced surfers only here, as 12 ft on a reef is serious business.

Wednesday the 2nd keeps the swell pumping at 10 ft from the SW, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze from the SSE, keeping it manageable but not as good as Tuesday. The energy stays strong (3523 in the morning). Still a solid day, but that Tuesday afternoon is the one to circle.

Then we get to Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning brings a massive jump in swell to 21 ft from the SSW, with a combined energy of 12009. That is a huge, powerful, long-period groundswell (12 seconds). The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 19 mph. This is a major event, but honestly, it’s too big for Boneyards. The reef will be a close-out with that much juice. The afternoon sees it drop a bit but still at 18 ft with 31 mph wind – it’s a washout. This is a gale warning, not a surf session. Save your energy.

Friday the 4th through Monday the 7th of September is a write-off. The swell drops back to small, and the wind is blowing a gale from the SE at 25-31 mph. The energy is weak (under 1000), and the conditions are rated poor. There’s a gap of about four days with no real surf on offer.

We get a little flicker of hope on Sunday the 6th of September. The morning has a clean 5 ft SW swell with a nice 15-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. The energy is 1014, which is moderate. That long period will make for some lined-up waves, but it’s a reef, so it’s a good setup. Experienced surfers might get a few, but it’s not a standout like the previous Tuesday.

The rest of the second week, from the 8th of September onward, is a slow fade. The swell drops to under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (100-300). The 9th of September has a glassy morning with a 1 ft, 15-second period swell, but that’s just a tiny, long-period ripple. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The 10th sees onshore wind, and by the 11th, the wind is back up to 25-31 mph. The 13th of September has a bit of pulse with 5 ft SSW swell and a strong offshore wind, but the wind is howling at 25 mph, making it a battle to paddle out.

Overall, the standout of this entire 16-day window is Tuesday afternoon, September 1st at Boneyards. 12 ft SW swell, 13-second period, light S wind, and a combined energy of 3677. It’s the best chance for a serious, clean session for experienced surfers. The inconsistent nature of the break and the fact that the swell is over 8 ft means the crowds at Boneyards are possible, but the size should keep it manageable. The water temperature is 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – a full 3° below average, so grab a thicker wetsuit.

Rusty.

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