Boneyards Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.13° S 18.32° E

Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
14.3° C
1.5° 

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


Boneyards surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We've only got one spot on the radar, and it's a bit of a specialist joint, so let's get into it.

We're staring down a long stretch here, with the first proper opportunity not showing up until Sunday the 23rd of August. That's a few days of nothing much to write home about, so be patient. The water's sitting at 58°F which is a bit colder than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit for the early sessions.

The standout window is undeniably the 23rd of August through to the 1st of September, with a few real gems tucked in there. Boneyards is a reef break, exposed to the west, and it's inconsistent, so it doesn't fire all the time. But when it does, it's got that extra something. The best of the best looks like Sunday the 23rd. We've got a solid 7ft to 8ft swell from the WSW, with a 12 to 13 second period, which is a proper groundswell. That longer period will give the waves some real push and shape, and with a clean, cross-off breeze all day, the lines are going to be holding up beautifully. The combined energy is strong at 1824. This is big, powerful surf – definitely for experienced surfers only. You'll want to be on your game, because the paddle out will be easier between sets, but those waves are packing a punch.

Then, on the 25th of August, things get interesting for a different reason. The swell is 8ft from the SW with a 14 second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2436. But the wind is howling offshore at 22 mph. That'll keep the faces glassy and clean, but it's going to be a battle to get out and stay in position. Only for the strong paddlers out there. The morning of the 1st of September is another cracker to circle – 7ft of SW groundswell, a 14 second period, and a slight offshore breeze with barely a breath of wind. The combined energy is 1844. That's going to be a magical, clean, powerful session.

The 28th of August is also a solid call, with 4ft to 5ft of WSW swell and a lovely 14 second period, plus light offshore winds. The energy is strong at around 1300. The crowds here are "sometimes" a thing, so you might have a few out, but with such a quality window, it's worth the company.

Now, for the second week, things get a bit more mixed. The 30th of August is a big one, but it's a monster. 10ft to 12ft of WSW swell with 12 second period and a cross-off wind. The combined energy is 4430, which is a serious amount of water moving around. That's for die-hard experts only, and even then, it's a serious undertaking. The 1st of September session is the smarter pick. After that, the wind turns ugly from the 2nd of September, with strong cross-onshore winds messing up what could be some decent swell. The 4th of September has a small window of smaller, clean waves at 3ft, but it's a drop in energy compared to what's on offer earlier.

So, to sum it up: if you're an experienced surfer, the 23rd of August and the 1st of September are your absolute best bets. The 28th of August is a fantastic, slightly smaller option. The 25th of August is for the hellman crew. The rest of the time, you're either waiting for the wind to play nice or dealing with surf that's too big and messy. Keep your eyes on the charts, because this setup looks like it's got some real potential.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Fri
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.8
SW
11
2.2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
S
11
1.5
S
14
1.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
458
392
501
756
1997
1648
1631
1338
787
376
2633
2436
1858
987
587
433
274
223
894
893
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
SSW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
SE
30
SSE
35
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SE
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SE
40
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
N
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:24PM0.98m
11:55AM0.96m
00:06AM1.03m
12:59PM1.06m
1:02AM1.13m
1:37PM1.18m
1:41AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:37PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:05PM1.51m
3:14AM1.47m
Low Tide
3:49PM0.70m
5:32AM0.61m
6:07PM0.66m
6:46AM0.52m
7:07PM0.56m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.31m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.25m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.17m
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7:18
7:16
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7:13
7:13
7:11
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6:20
6:21
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6:22
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Temp °C
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15
15
15
15
13
14
13
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16
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24
24
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Feels °C
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12
11
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10
10
7
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8
12
21
21
12
13
15
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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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