Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu. This is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a real beauty of a day coming up for those who can wait. The forecast is for Boneyards, a reef setup that’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be patient and pick your moment.

The first surf worth getting out of bed for kicks off on Saturday the 25th of July. It’s not a classic, but the swell is running at 8ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 2294 – that’s proper strong. The wind is a cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s a bit on the big side for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, it’s game on. Water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday the 26th looks a touch better. The morning sees a 7ft SW swell, still that long period (12 seconds), and moderate energy at 1668. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft, but it’s still a solid day for experienced surfers.

Now, Monday the 27th is a beast, but it’s a wild one. The morning has a massive 10ft SW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the energy is through the roof at 5076. That’s serious power. But the wind is howling from the SE at 25 mph, making it cross-off and messy. It’s no good for paddle surfing; this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing. The afternoon gets even windier (31 mph), so give it a miss.

The standout of the whole window is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning brings a 8ft SW swell, still a long period of 15 seconds, and strong energy at 3093. But the wind is offshore from the ESE at 22 mph, making it clean. The afternoon is even better – the wind drops to 16 mph, still offshore, and the wave quality is described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your best shot. The big, long-period groundswell will be breaking a bit straight at this reef, but the offshore wind will hold it up nicely.

Wednesday the 29th sees a drop in size to 6ft, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean and fun. The energy is moderate at 1144. The morning is the pick there.

Thursday the 30th is glassy in the morning with a light offshore wind, and 5ft SW swell. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a cruise.

Friday the 31st is a write-off – cross-on wind and poor conditions.

Now, a real treat. Saturday the 1st of August is glassy. Flat calm. 4ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds. The combined energy is 513, so it’s weak, but it’s glassy and clean. That’s a rare, beautiful moment for a longboard or a fish.

Sunday the 2nd is a bit messy with cross-on breezes, but Monday the 3rd of August is another glassy morning. 6ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and 1144 energy. Nice and clean.

We then get a bit of a lull in quality, but hold on. Wednesday the 5th of August is a big one. A 10ft WSW swell, period 13 seconds, and strong energy at 2934. The morning is glassy – that’s excellent for experts. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind. This is a serious, powerful swell, but the glassy conditions make it a standout.

Thursday the 6th is still big at 10ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it’s a bit of a mess.

Friday the 7th has strong offshore winds (28 mph in the morning), which cleans it up, but at 6ft, that wind is hard to paddle into. It’s one for the tow crew.

Saturday the 8th of August is a nice way to finish the window. Clean, 7ft to 8ft SW swell, light winds, and good energy. A solid end to the run.

So, the true standout is Tuesday the 28th of July – big, clean, offshore, and powerful. A close second is the glassy Wednesday the 5th of August.

Rusty.

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