Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
13.3°C
2.4° 

Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boneyards surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 11,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot lighting up the charts for this forecast period, so let’s get straight into it.

The opening days are a bit of a slow burn. Wednesday (September 9th) has some small swell around, but it’s nothing to write home about. The real action starts kicking in from Thursday morning. We’re looking at a solid pulse of groundswell rolling in, and it’s going to build into some proper size.

The standout window is shaping up for Thursday morning, September 10th. Boneyards is the place to be. We’re seeing a thumping 8ft swell from the southwest, with a solid 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with the combined swell energy hitting 2590 (moderate to strong), you’ll feel the power. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE, keeping things clean. This is excellent surf, but at that size, it’s really for the experienced crew. Beginners will want to sit this one out.

Sunday the 13th is another good shout. The swell drops back a touch to 7ft, but it’s still a nice southwest groundswell (14 seconds). The wind swings light offshore from the east, making for some clean, lined-up waves. Combined energy is still pumping at 1422 (moderate). This is a solid day for intermediates who missed the Thursday session.

Into the second week, there’s some real potential, but it’s further out. Friday the 18th is looking juicy, with glassy conditions in the morning and a 10ft southwest swell at a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is massive at 4515 (strong), but that long period means the sets will be spread out and the waves will be powerful and steep. That’s a reef-break day for the experts. And looking way out to Sunday the 20th, we’ve got a huge 18ft southwest swell forecast for the afternoon. That’s colossal energy (14819), but the wind will be up, making it a messy, challenging day even for the brave. That one’s a maybe for now.

It’s not all perfect. From Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th, a strong north-northwest wind messes things up completely. That’s a gap to avoid. Also, heads up: Boneyards is an inconsistent reef break, so don’t expect it to fire every day. Crowds can show up here sometimes, especially when the forecast looks this good.

So to wrap it up: Thursday the 10th is your best bet for quality, powerful waves. Sunday the 13th is the solid, fun option for the slightly smaller stuff. Everything after that is promising but less certain.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
WSW
12
2.5
SW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
2
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14
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
2.5
NNW
7
1.8
NW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
304
382
759
2590
1999
1383
952
710
366
1382
3470
2383
1422
1208
663
374
553
301
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
30
SSE
35
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45
SE
40
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50
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35
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10
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10
ESE
25
NE
25
NNW
35
NNW
40
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
1:53AM1.43m
2:15PM1.56m
2:33AM1.51m
2:52PM1.65m
3:10AM1.55m
3:25PM1.70m
3:44AM1.55m
3:58PM1.68m
4:16AM1.51m
4:29PM1.62m
4:47AM1.44m
4:59PM1.53m
Low Tide
8:04AM0.12m
8:31PM0.09m
8:41AM0.05m
9:08PM0.01m
9:15AM0.02m
9:42PM-0.01m
9:48AM0.03m
10:15PM0.01m
10:19AM0.08m
10:45PM0.08m
10:49AM0.16m
11:15PM0.17m
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6:32
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Temp °C
21
17
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15
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Feels °C
19
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14
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10
10
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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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