Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.1° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,905 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We've got one spot on the radar, and it's a reef break that's a touch inconsistent, but when it lines up, it's a proper wave. The first real action kicks off Friday morning, July 24th, and it's a heavy one. We're looking at a solid 11.5 ft swell from the southwest, with a long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is pumping at a massive 5380, which is some serious power. This is a set-up for experts only – it's too big and thumping for anyone else. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break's optimum from the west, so it's going to be a freight train. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

That first window is the standout. It's the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole outlook. The wind stays good through the weekend, with Saturday morning bringing a 7.2 ft swell and a clean offshore wind, and Sunday morning a 6.9 ft swell with offshore breezes too. The consistency is good for a spot that's known to be inconsistent.

Monday, July 27th, gets ugly. The wind howls at 28–31 mph from the southeast, and while the swell is still big and powerful (11.5 ft and 16 seconds on Monday afternoon), the conditions are blown out. It's a no-go for a paddle. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday, July 28th, is still too windy, with a near gale making it a battle. The swell is still solid at 9.8 ft, but it's a tough paddle into a near gale offshore.

We get a sweet reprieve on Wednesday, July 29th, with a drop in size to a more manageable 6.2 ft, combined energy dropping to 1261, and glassy conditions. Thursday, July 30th, is even smaller at 4.6 ft, but still clean. The surf tails off into the first week of August, with a few clean mornings but nothing with much punch until the 4th.

Tuesday, August 4th, looks promising again. A 6.9 ft southwest swell, period of 13 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind will make for some clean, fun waves for experienced surfers. The energy is back up to 1642, so there's some grunt.

By Wednesday, August 5th, we're into a 7.9 ft swell with light offshore winds, another solid day for those who know what they're doing. The last real highlight is Saturday, August 8th, with a clean 5.6 ft swell and glassy conditions – a nice way to end the run.

The only real standouts are the first day, July 24th, for the sheer power and perfection, and the window from August 4th to 5th for a solid, clean swell. Keep an eye on the crowds at Boneyards, they can show up sometimes.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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4
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4
4
4
2
0
0
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2
SSW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.9
SSW
13
2.2
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9565
5380
4005
1326
1558
2130
1742
1193
851
1126
2038
5606
3856
3966
3326
2056
1261
1067
700
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
0
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
S
25
S
45
SE
50
SE
50
SE
50
SE
50
SE
35
ESE
5
E
5
S
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
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
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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7:45
7:45
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
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6:00
6:00
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Temp °C
15
12
13
13
14
16
16
17
17
15
15
14
13
13
14
14
12
16
17
Feels °C
11
9
11
9
9
12
13
15
14
12
10
4
2
3
5
5
10
14
13
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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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