Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, checkin’ in from the local sand.

Alright, what we’ve got here is a slow burn. The first week or so is pretty average, but if you’ve got patience, the end of the run is where the magic’s hiding. The first real surfable day is Sunday, July 12th, and we’re looking at a 16-day window here.

The only spot that’s really on the radar for this whole period is Boneyards. It’s a reef break, so it needs a bit of respect. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no need for a 5/4 just yet.

The early action on Sunday, July 12th isn’t huge, but it’s clean. Swell is 4ft from the SSW with an 11-second period, so there’s a bit of energy behind it. The wind is light and offshore from the ESE in the morning, leaving it glassy. The combined energy is moderate (508). It’s a bit inconsistent here, and it can get crowded, so expect a few heads bobbing around. It’s a good, honest wave for intermediates.

Monday, July 13th drops off hard. The swell dips to 3ft from the SSW. Sure, it’s glassy, but it’s really weak energy (188). It’s surfable, but you’ll be paddling for everything.

Tuesday, July 14th is a write-off. Wind is cross-on from the NNW and the quality is poor. Don’t bother.

Now, we’ve got a bit of a gap. Wednesday, July 15th through the end of the week shows some swell, but the conditions are messy. By Wednesday afternoon, a 10ft SW swell hits with a long 15-second period, generating a very strong energy (3950). That’s a big groundswell. But the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. On Thursday, July 16th, it’s 8ft SW but with onshore wind, so it’s a washout. Friday, July 17th brings a fresh 19-22 mph offshore wind from the SE, cleaning up the 7ft SW swell, but it’s a strong wind, and the period is short. It’s a bit of a battle.

Saturday, July 18th is the first real standout. The swell is still pumping 7ft from the SW, but the period has stretched to 14 seconds (long period groundswell). The morning is offshore from the ESE, and the afternoon is dead flat calm, glassy. The energy is strong (1614). This is an excellent surf day for experienced surfers. The 7ft height is right on the edge for beginners, but for the crew who knows Boneyards, it’s going to be rippable. Remember, a long period swell like this at a reef break is a beautiful thing.

After that, it’s a bit of a lull again. The swell drops and the wind turns onshore.

Hold on, because Tuesday, July 21st is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. The afternoon session is a monster. 13ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period. That is a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is enormous (8495). The wind is offshore from the SE at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is a legit, heavy, expert-only session. Don’t even think about paddling out if you’re not 100% on your game. This is the kind of day that gets written into the local lore.

The following days, July 22nd through the 26th, are still pumping big swell (10ft to 15ft), but the wind is mostly cross-on from the NW, making it choppy and messy. It’s hard to get a clean wave even with the size.

But the final call is Monday, July 27th morning. The swell is 13ft from the SW, the wind is glassy from the NNW, and the energy is extreme (6270). It’s another exceptional, glassy day for experts only. An incredible way to finish the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the surf is average for a while, but the 16-day window is a tale of two weeks. The best bets are Saturday, July 18th for a solid, clean day for the experienced crew, and the absolute monster session on Tuesday, July 21st afternoon for the hardcore experts only. Keep an eye on the wind, because the swell is there, it’s just about catching it clean.

Rusty.

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