Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 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 22 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 10,025 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 cross-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 4.0m 9s 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 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 talk about what’s cooking at Boneyards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a slow start, with the first few days being a bit of a write-off thanks to messy winds. The real action doesn’t fire up until the end of the first week, and then it gets proper serious. You’ll need your wits about you for this one.

First up, the standout window begins on Friday morning, July 24th. We’ve got a solid 12ft SW swell rolling in, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s pure groundswell, packing a punch. The wind is offshore from the ESE at just 3 mph, so the surface will be glassy clean. The combined energy is a strong 5161. This is expert territory though – that size and power is not for the faint of heart. Water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year, so a 4/3 wetsuit is the call.

Saturday morning, July 25th, the swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The wind holds offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. A solid follow-up session, with energy at 2113. Good for the experienced crew.

Into the second week, the big stuff arrives. On Monday, August 4th and Tuesday, August 5th, we’re looking at 16ft swells from the NW and WNW. The wind is cross-on at first, making it a bit lumpy, but the energy is massive (up to 6334). This is huge, heavy, and messy – strictly for the hardcore, expert crew. The 16ft on August 5th comes with a strong offshore wind from the SE at 25 mph, but at that size, paddling out is a battle. It’s a survival session.

The best all-round conditions for the experienced surfer in the second week look to be Thursday, August 6th. The swell is still a solid 13ft from the SSW, with a very long 13-second period. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and the energy is 5280. The morning will be clean and powerful, but again, it’s for experts only.

After that, the swell fades fast. The end of the second week sees the 16ft monsters replaced by much smaller, weaker stuff. The window closes out with a couple of glassy mornings on July 30th and 31st, with 5ft to 7ft SW swell, but the energy drops off a cliff. It’s a nice, easy end to the run, but nothing to get excited about.

So, the absolute standout is Friday, July 24th, with that 12ft, 14-second SW groundswell and clean offshore winds. For the second week, Thursday, August 6th is the pick for the big-wave hunters. Remember, Boneyards is a reef break, it’s inconsistent, and crowds are sometimes a problem, so plan accordingly.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, gales from the SE by Mon night).

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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2
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Swell
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Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
WSW
12
2.3
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
4.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.3
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12
2.1
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11
1.8
SW
12
2.1
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13
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1404
1220
874
1287
2077
9305
5161
4062
2412
1583
1602
1427
1073
822
1452
3483
1618
2742
4770
4021
2834
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
25
SE
20
ESE
5
ESE
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
50
SE
65
SE
55
SE
45
ESE
35
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
2:30PM1.27m
2:33AM1.32m
3:02PM1.35m
3:06AM1.38m
Low Tide
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
8:20AM0.31m
8:36PM0.38m
8:52AM0.23m
9:09PM0.31m
clear
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7:47
7:46
7:45
7:45
7:43
7:43
7:43
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5:59
6:00
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3
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
14
14
12
13
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19
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Feels °C
11
10
10
7
13
10
10
11
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11
17
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15
12
8
9
9
6
3
8
9
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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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