Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.4° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,400 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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 table for the next couple of weeks. It’s all about one spot, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some proper windows of opportunity if you’re keen.

The first few days are a slow burn, but we’ve got a solid pulse coming through. The standout is Boneyards, a reef setup that’s inconsistent and for intermediates, so it’s not a beginner’s wave, but when it’s on, it’s special.

Thursday the 23rd, the morning is a write-off – cross-on wind and choppy, with a 2.4m SW swell. That’s about 8 feet. You’d be fighting it. But the afternoon flips completely. The wind swings to an ESE offshore at 20 km/h, and the swell jumps to 2.5m (8 feet) from the SW with a 12-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is 3384, which is strong, and it’s clean. That’s a proper session for experienced surfers.

Friday the 24th is the real gem. The morning is absolutely glassy – zero wind, 3.5m (12 feet) of SW swell rolling in at 14 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means powerful, well-shaped waves at this reef, but it’s over 2.5m (8 feet), so experts only. The combined energy is 4968, which is very strong. This is the best on offer. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, 3.0m (10 feet), same period.

Saturday the 25th keeps it going with an ESE offshore in the morning, 1.8m (6 feet) from the SSW at 13 seconds, clean and fun. The afternoon is 2.5m (8 feet) from the SW, still clean. Combined energy is in the 1700-2000 range – moderate to strong.

Sunday the 26th is still clean, but the swell drops to 2.0m (7 feet) and 1.8m (6 feet), period down to 11 seconds. Good, but not the standout.

Now, Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th get gnarly. The wind goes nuclear – SE gales at 55 to 70 km/h, offshore, but that’s gale force and nearly impossible to paddle into. The swell is huge, 4.0m (13 feet) on Tuesday morning with a 17-second period (combined energy 8608), but it’s a safety hazard. Save your energy.

Wednesday the 29th settles down. Morning has a gentle offshore, 2.2m (7 feet) SW at 13 seconds, clean. Combined energy is 1623. That’s a solid session.

Thursday the 30th is a bit of a mixed morning with cross-on wind, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 2.1m (7 feet) SW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy is 1712. Clean and tempting.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August bring smaller, cleaner waves. Swell drops to 1.3m-1.6m (4-5 feet), periods around 12-13 seconds, with glassy conditions on Saturday. Combined energy dips to 669-809, so weaker energy, but it’s clean and fun for a paddle.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are poor – small swell, cross-off winds, and combined energy under 500. Not worth the drive.

But then hang on – Wednesday the 5th of August looks promising again. The morning has a 2.5m (8 feet) SW swell with a 16-second period, clean cross-off wind. Combined energy jumps to 3446. That’s a strong, long-period groundswell. For experienced surfers, that’s a top-tier session.

Thursday the 6th is onshore and choppy, so skip it. Friday the 7th of August finishes the window with a 3.0m (10 feet) SW swell at 13 seconds, clean. Combined energy is 2752. That’s a big, clean wave for the experts.

The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual for Boneyards.

Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so on the best days – Friday the 24th and Wednesday the 5th – expect some company, but it’s worth it for the quality.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, gales from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.3
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12
2.1
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12
1.9
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1.6
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2.4
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15
2.5
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16
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16
3
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15
2.5
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14
2.2
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14
1.8
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13
2
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14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1492
2032
9565
4968
3889
2511
1403
1897
1539
1167
1013
784
2662
2944
3736
4021
2968
1891
1179
1451
919
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
ESE
20
SE
0
E
15
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
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15
SE
20
SSE
35
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50
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65
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:47AM0.97m
11:05PM1.08m
12:11PM1.01m
00:19AM1.11m
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
Low Tide
4:46PM0.64m
5:57AM0.53m
6:15PM0.61m
6:59AM0.47m
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
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7:41
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6:00
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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16
12
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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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