
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for one spot only: Boneyards. This is a reef break, and it’s exposed to the west swell. It's inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every single day. We’ve got a long run of clean conditions early on, but the real standout is next week.
Kicking off on Wednesday the 29th of July, we’ve got a solid 6 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period. The wave energy is strong, reading 1162. Offshore E winds at 6 mph are keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
That holds through Thursday the 30th with a 5 ft SW swell, period still at 13 seconds, and clean, offshore SE winds at 6 mph. Energy dips a bit to 821, but still moderate and clean. Good stuff. Friday the 31st sees the swell drop to 4 ft, still clean with ESE winds, but it’s backing off a bit. Energy’s down to 484.
Saturday the 1st of August is a treat. Glassy conditions with ESE winds at 3 mph. Swell is 4 ft, but from the WSW, with a very long 14-second period. This is groundswell at its finest. Energy is moderate at 663. Expect some clean, well-shaped waves, but remember, very long period swells like this can break a bit straight on a reef setup.
Sunday the 2nd is a dud. Strong cross-on N winds at 12 mph ruin it. Keep your board in the car.
Monday the 3rd brings back the magic. Glassy conditions again with N winds at 3 mph. Swell jumps back up to 5 ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period. Energy is strong at 1052. This is another standout, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore wind, so hit the morning session.
Tuesday the 4th is okay in the morning with clean cross-off winds, but the afternoon gets onshore W wind. Not great.
Now, here’s the big one. Wednesday the 5th of August through Saturday the 9th you’re looking at a major swell pulse, but the wind is garbage. Strong cross-on winds all the way. Swell heights are massive, hitting 12 ft to 15 ft, with wave energy readings going into the thousands (3913 to 6720). That is very strong energy, but it’s blown out and choppy. This is expert-only territory because of the size and messy conditions. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for those days.
The next real highlight is Sunday the 9th of August. The swell drops to 8 ft from the SSW/SW, and the wind finally plays ball. Cross-off SSE winds at 6 mph in the afternoon clean it right up. Energy is still strong at 2058. Expect excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is your best bet of the second week.
The following days from Monday the 10th to Tuesday the 11th are marginal, with cross-on winds and messy conditions, though the swell stays chunky.
We end the period on Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th. The 12th is tiny (4 ft) and glassy, so okay for a log. But Thursday the 13th morning is the other promising long-range call: 10 ft from the WSW, glassy calm with NW winds, and the energy is pumping at 4568. That’s for experts only, but it could be perfect if it holds.
Bottom line: The best windows for clean surf are Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th July and Monday 3rd August morning. The standout bigger swell day is Sunday the 9th of August afternoon. Keep an eye on Thursday the 13th of August, but that’s a long way off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1591 | 1162 | 1200 | 1083 | 821 | 744 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 494 | 486 | 527 | 471 | 409 | 874 | 1032 | 918 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:06AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:40AM1.42m | 5:03PM1.53m | 5:13AM1.39m | 5:34PM1.52m | 5:47AM1.34m | 6:08PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.26m | ||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
6:02 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
1591 | 1162 | 1200 | 1083 | 821 | 744 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 494 | 486 | 527 | 471 | 409 | 874 | 1032 | 918 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
— | 174 | 61 | 45 | 30 | — | 56 | 68 | 78 | 212 | 58 | 68 | 55 | 30 | 29 | 103 | 172 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SE 9 | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 59 | 83 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 12 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
327 | 430 | 175 | — | 63 | 54 | 224 | 261 | 63 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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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