Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.2° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,878 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid little run shaping up at Boneyards, but it’s a game of patience. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but if you pick your windows, there are some gems.

The week kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, with a clean, glassy morning. Swell is a solid 8 ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2751. That’s a lot of power, but it’s a reef break, so it will handle that energy well. This is expert territory, though – 8 ft on a reef is no joke. The wind is dead calm, making for a beautiful morning session. The afternoon picks up to 10 ft, with a clean cross-off breeze, but still only for the experienced crew.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a write-off. The wind swings onshore and gets strong, turning the surf lumpy and choppy. The swell is still there, but it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re talking a couple of days of rubbish.

Now, Friday the 24th is where it gets interesting. The morning is a standout. We’ve got a 12 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5659. That’s a ton of water moving. The wind is a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. This is exceptional for experts, but absolutely not for anyone else. The afternoon cleans up again, but the energy drops a notch.

Saturday the 25th is a treat. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 ft from the WSW, and we get a gentle offshore wind in the morning. The waves will be clean and lined up. The period is still a solid 13 seconds, so there’s good shape. A much more approachable day for strong intermediates who know the reef.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th offer more clean, rideable waves in the 4 ft to 8 ft range, with light winds. The Monday morning swell is a bit smaller at 4 ft, but with a very long 16-second period, it’ll be a slow, powerful set wave. Perfect for a relaxed session if you’re patient.

The following week, from the 28th of July onward, sees a persistent offshore wind pattern. The winds get very strong on the 28th, making it hard to paddle, but from the 29th through to the 4th of August, we have consistent 7 ft to 8 ft SW groundswell with clean conditions. The standout here is Saturday, August 1st. The morning is glassy with a 8 ft, 16-second SW groundswell, and the afternoon is clean with a light cross-off and the same size. That’s a full day of quality waves. The combined energy is bouncing between 2917 and 3219, which is strong but manageable.

The very end of the run, on Tuesday, August 5th, looks like it gets messy again with onshore winds.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Friday, July 24th for the big, powerful, expert-only groundswell, and the full day of Saturday, August 1st for the clean, glassy conditions with a solid, rideable swell. Crowds are possible at Boneyards, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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9
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4
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.4
SW
12
3
SW
13
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
2725
2802
1908
1404
1125
905
1557
2972
9168
5659
4250
1623
1198
1073
977
1040
1550
1404
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
0
E
10
S
5
SSW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
10
SE
10
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:13AM1.07m
8:36PM1.19m
9:20AM1.00m
9:43PM1.11m
10:47AM0.97m
11:05PM1.08m
12:11PM1.01m
00:19AM1.11m
1:10PM1.09m
1:14AM1.17m
1:54PM1.18m
1:57AM1.25m
Low Tide
2:13AM0.43m
2:08PM0.51m
3:14AM0.51m
3:12PM0.60m
4:33AM0.55m
4:46PM0.64m
5:57AM0.53m
6:15PM0.61m
6:59AM0.47m
7:15PM0.54m
7:44AM0.39m
7:59PM0.46m
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7:47
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Temp °C
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14
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Feels °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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