Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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