Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.2° C
0.5° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty.

Alright, let's take a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The main event is a classic, exposed reef break that's going to be pumping, but it's a real mix of conditions. We've got a solid run of south-west groundswells, but the wind is going to be a major player, so you've gotta pick your windows.

The first real shot of decent surf we see is on Wednesday, July 29th. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. Boneyards is an inconsistent reef, so when it lines up, it's a special spot. Wednesday morning sees a 6 ft SW swell, with a period of 13 seconds, and a light ENE breeze giving us cross-off conditions. The energy is moderate (1162), and it's looking clean. This is a good one for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 30th is a solid option, too. The morning session with a 5 ft SW swell (13 seconds) and light ESE offshore winds is going to be glassy and clean. The wave energy is moderate (809), and it's a prime time to be out there.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are the pick of the first week. The swell drops a touch, but the winds are light and offshore, or even glassy on Saturday afternoon. Expect 4 ft to 5 ft of clean SW swell, perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length.

Now, hold onto your board. The real standout is looking like Wednesday, August 5th. This is a big one, but it's over a week away. We're seeing a massive 13 ft SW swell (15 seconds) on the morning, with a combined energy of 10203. That's a hell of a lot of power. But the wind is a cross-onshore, so it's going to be a bit bumpy. It's still a draw for the expert crew who can handle heavy, powerful reef waves. The afternoon bumps up to 15 ft, though the wind stays cross-onshore. This is not for the faint-hearted.

The first week of August has a few other big days. Tuesday, August 4th sees a 13 ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. Thursday, August 6th through to Saturday, August 8th has a long run of 12 ft to 10 ft SW swell, with fresh offshore winds. The energy is through the roof (over 4000 on most of those days), but these are big, powerful waves for experts only.

There's a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, but Tuesday, August 11th looks like a great reset. A 5 ft SW swell (13 seconds) with a clean cross-off breeze and moderate energy (1415). The afternoon gets a nice bump in size to 8 ft, with a 17-second period, and the wind stays clean. That's a beautiful, long-period groundswell. Just remember, that long period can make it close out at beach breaks, but this is a reef, so it should handle it well.

Overall, the best call is Wednesday morning, July 29th, for clean, manageable swell, and then Saturday, August 1st, for glassy perfection. The big stuff on August 5th is a true standout for the experts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
3
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15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
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14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
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13
1.9
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1.8
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1.6
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1.5
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1.4
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1.3
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1.1
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1.4
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1.4
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13
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13
1.4
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1.4
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5810
3375
2667
2284
1591
1162
1200
1067
821
732
663
471
361
264
721
613
690
558
590
587
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
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10
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15
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N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
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5
SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:30PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.35m
3:06AM1.38m
3:33PM1.43m
3:38AM1.41m
4:03PM1.48m
4:09AM1.43m
4:33PM1.52m
4:40AM1.42m
5:03PM1.53m
5:13AM1.39m
5:34PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:36PM0.38m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.31m
9:22AM0.17m
9:40PM0.26m
9:51AM0.13m
10:11PM0.22m
10:18AM0.12m
10:42PM0.20m
10:47AM0.12m
11:13PM0.20m
11:16AM0.16m
11:47PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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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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