Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a 16-day run here, and it’s a slow start. The real heaters are stacked late in the window, so don’t get discouraged by the early days.

The first rideable swell hits on Sunday, July 12th at Boneyards. It’s a reef break, open to the west, and we’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ESE, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (548). It’s surfable, but not the best of the window.

Monday, July 13th is smaller, dropping to 3ft with the same SSW direction, but the wind goes glassy in the morning – a real treat for the conditions. The energy drops to a weak 171. It’s a very ordinary day, but the glassy surface makes it worth a paddle.

Now, things get interesting from Wednesday, July 15th. A big SW groundswell starts to fill in, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, making it a bit of a challenge. The swell hits 5ft on Wednesday morning (energy 1360), and then jumps to a solid 10ft by the afternoon (energy 4161). That’s strong wave energy. This is getting into expert territory, but the wind is not ideal for Boneyards.

Thursday, July 16th stays big, with 10ft SW swell (energy 2722) in the morning, but it’s still onshore. The wind does improve on Friday, July 17th with a fresh 18 mph offshore from the SE, but the swell is 8ft (energy 1585). That’s a clean, powerful wave for experienced surfers, but the wind is fresh.

The real standout of the whole forecast is Thursday, July 23rd. Boneyards is looking at a 10ft SW groundswell (15-second period) with glassy, perfect conditions. The combined swell energy is very strong (3874). This is a classic, heavy reef break with a long period, so it will be pitching and hollow. It’s for experts only. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but with waves this good, it’s worth it.

After that, the wind turns nasty on the 24th, with strong cross-on breezes making a mess of the 10ft swell. The 25th and 26th are a write-off with near-gale force winds and poor conditions. The window closes on Monday, July 27th with a return to glassy conditions and a 6ft SW swell (energy 1548), offering a clean, fun day for those who stuck it out.

Overall, the best bet is the 23rd of July. It’s a big, clean, glassy day at Boneyards. The 22nd is also a solid option with moderate offshore winds and 6ft to 6ft swell. The beginning of the week is small but clean, and the middle is big but messy. Keep your wetsuit on, it’s gonna be a wild ride.

Rusty

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