Boneyards Surf Break

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Issued: 1 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with SSW 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 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s break it down for those who think in feet and miles per hour.

We’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but things are going to build nicely, especially if you’re an experienced surfer. For the next week or so, it’s all about one spot: Boneyards.

Tuesday July 7th, we see the swell starting to push in from the SW with a solid 8 ft, a 13-second period, and very light WNW wind at 6 mph. That offshore wind is going to make for some clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is high, in the four-digit range (2060), so there’s a lot of push behind it, but the forecast notes “marginal surf” and questionable tide conditions, so you’ll need to pick your window carefully. Wednesday July 8th morning looks even better if you can get out early: 8 ft, 13-second swell, 3 mph W wind—almost glassy. Light breeze, clean conditions, and massive energy (2751). This is the start of the good run.

Thursday July 9th gets bigger, but the wind swings SE and picks up to 22 mph. That’s a fresh cross-offshore breeze, keeping the face clean, but 10 ft SW swell with 14-second period is serious. For experienced surfers only. The energy is huge at 3355, and Boneyards is an exposed reef, so it’ll be handling all that power.

Now, here’s where it gets really interesting. There’s a standout on the horizon.

Saturday July 11th and Sunday July 12th: solid SSE swell (5 ft to 4 ft), but what makes these days special is the wind. Consistent offshore from the ESE and SE, 22 mph and 16 mph respectively. You get that “fresh offshore and clean” look, and with a period around 11 seconds, the waves will have some shape. Energy drops from 1273 to 541 across the weekend, so the best window is Saturday morning. Crowds are “sometimes” at Boneyards, so on a weekend with clean 7 ft surf, expect a few heads out, but it’s worth it.

The real standout, though, is Sunday July 19th. That morning, we’re looking at 10 ft SW swell with a 13-second period and only 6 mph ESE wind, glassy offshore. Energy is massive at 2710. The guidance calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a proper, powerful groundswell—long period, long waits between sets, but the waves will be big, clean, and lined up beautifully on that reef. If you’re an expert, circle this date. It’s the best on offer.

For the second week, keep an eye on Wednesday July 22nd morning too: another 10 ft SSW swell, light E wind at 6 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is again high at 1986, so it’s another big swell day. Less certain this far out, but promising.

One thing to note: the water temperature is 60°F, which is about average for the time of year, so not a shock. Just suit up properly for the long, clean sessions on the 19th.

The rest of the period has some smaller, cleaner days—like the 18th with 4 ft SW and light breeze—but the real power days are the 19th and 22nd. Don’t waste them.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
1.7
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1806
2174
1789
1446
3665
3355
2275
2638
2460
2005
1507
1114
683
642
387
265
227
157
159
84
92
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SW
5
W
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
N
Wind State
on
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
High Tide
8:20PM1.31m
8:59AM1.10m
9:26PM1.29m
10:19AM1.10m
10:42PM1.29m
11:40AM1.15m
11:57PM1.34m
12:49PM1.24m
1:04AM1.41m
1:48PM1.35m
2:02AM1.49m
2:40PM1.46m
2:54AM1.54m
Low Tide
2:50AM0.40m
2:52PM0.46m
4:04AM0.39m
4:12PM0.49m
5:23AM0.35m
5:36PM0.45m
6:34AM0.27m
6:51PM0.37m
7:35AM0.17m
7:53PM0.26m
8:27AM0.09m
8:48PM0.17m
9:14AM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:52
7:52
7:52
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
14
12
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
16
16
14
16
16
15
Feels °C
15
16
15
15
10
5
6
6
7
8
7
8
10
9
9
12
12
10
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
13
3
SW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
W
10
Energy kJ
1806
2174
1789
1285
3665
3355
2275
2638
2460
2005
1507
1114
683
642
387
265
227
157
159
128
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
11
0.6
SW
20
1.3
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
0.2
S
13
1.9
SW
14
0.3
W
14
0.5
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.9
SW
12
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
W
11
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
181
241
962
1446
14
1403
37
82
136
152
240
172
114
112
71
77
56
84
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
22
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
20
0.8
W
12
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
SSW
10
0.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
73
20
10
10
9
8
7
166
46
40
38
33
68
41
80
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.3
SE
5
1.4
SE
5
1.5
SSE
6
1.9
SE
6
2
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.5
SE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
Energy kJ
40
61
80
103
138
236
301
275
161
281
345
116
156
156
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
10
1
3
6
25
25
25
25
25
25
13
13
13
2
1
1
0
0
3
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
6
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
8
8
8
8
6
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
9
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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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