
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,076 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu. This is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a real beauty of a day coming up for those who can wait. The forecast is for Boneyards, a reef setup that’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be patient and pick your moment.
The first surf worth getting out of bed for kicks off on Saturday the 25th of July. It’s not a classic, but the swell is running at 8ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 2294 – that’s proper strong. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit on the big side for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, it’s game on. Water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Sunday the 26th looks a touch better. The morning sees a 7ft SW swell, still that long period (12 seconds), and moderate energy at 1668. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft, but it’s still a solid day for experienced surfers.
Now, Monday the 27th is a beast, but it’s a wild one. The morning has a massive 10ft SW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the energy is through the roof at 5076. That’s serious power. But the wind is howling from the SE at 25 mph, making it cross-off and messy. It’s no good for paddle surfing; this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing. The afternoon gets even windier (31 mph), so give it a miss.
The standout of the whole window is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning brings a 8ft SW swell, still a long period of 15 seconds, and strong energy at 3093. But the wind is offshore from the ESE at 22 mph, making it clean. The afternoon is even better – the wind drops to 16 mph, still offshore, and the wave quality is described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your best shot. The big, long-period groundswell will be breaking a bit straight at this reef, but the offshore wind will hold it up nicely.
Wednesday the 29th sees a drop in size to 6ft, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean and fun. The energy is moderate at 1144. The morning is the pick there.
Thursday the 30th is glassy in the morning with a light offshore wind, and 5ft SW swell. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a cruise.
Friday the 31st is a write-off – cross-on wind and poor conditions.
Now, a real treat. Saturday the 1st of August is glassy. Flat calm. 4ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds. The combined energy is 513, so it’s weak, but it’s glassy and clean. That’s a rare, beautiful moment for a longboard or a fish.
Sunday the 2nd is a bit messy with cross-on breezes, but Monday the 3rd of August is another glassy morning. 6ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and 1144 energy. Nice and clean.
We then get a bit of a lull in quality, but hold on. Wednesday the 5th of August is a big one. A 10ft WSW swell, period 13 seconds, and strong energy at 2934. The morning is glassy – that’s excellent for experts. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind. This is a serious, powerful swell, but the glassy conditions make it a standout.
Thursday the 6th is still big at 10ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it’s a bit of a mess.
Friday the 7th has strong offshore winds (28 mph in the morning), which cleans it up, but at 6ft, that wind is hard to paddle into. It’s one for the tow crew.
Saturday the 8th of August is a nice way to finish the window. Clean, 7ft to 8ft SW swell, light winds, and good energy. A solid end to the run.
So, the true standout is Tuesday the 28th of July – big, clean, offshore, and powerful. A close second is the glassy Wednesday the 5th of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, near gales from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1764 | 1999 | 1835 | 1291 | 930 | 981 | 5076 | 4209 | 3264 | 3093 | 2541 | 1785 | 1144 | 961 | 864 | 723 | 846 | 666 | 551 | 433 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:10PM1.09m | 1:14AM1.17m | 1:54PM1.18m | 1:57AM1.25m | 2:30PM1.27m | 2:33AM1.32m | 3:02PM1.35m | 3:06AM1.38m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:40AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.54m | 7:44AM0.39m | 7:59PM0.46m | 8:20AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.38m | 8:52AM0.23m | 9:09PM0.31m | 9:22AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
1764 | 1999 | 1835 | 1291 | 930 | 981 | 5076 | 4209 | 3264 | 3093 | 2541 | 1785 | 1144 | 961 | 864 | 723 | 846 | 666 | 551 | 433 | 380 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
530 | 40 | 11 | 377 | 485 | 477 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 54 | 29 | 39 | 12 | 13 | 71 | 68 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
5 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 302 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | 26 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | S 4 | SE 3 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 15 | 8 | — | 22 | 9 | 580 | 830 | 676 | 565 | 292 | 310 | — | — | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 107 | 200 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 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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