
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The only game in town for the next couple of weeks is Boneyards, a reef break that’s exposed to the west. It’s inconsistent and it takes a solid push to get it going, but when the stars align, this place can pump. Right now we’ve got a few days of junk to sit through before things get real.
The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 4th through Sunday the 5th, we’re looking at small, weak swell around 2ft to 5ft from the SW and W, with onshore northerly winds messing it up. Poor surf conditions, so save your energy.
Monday the 6th morning, though – that’s where it starts to turn. Glassy conditions with an easterly breeze around 3 mph, and a solid 8ft SW swell rolling in with an 11-second period. The water temp is sitting where it usually is for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the combined energy is pumping at 1488 (moderate to strong). Monday afternoon holds with 6ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds.
Tuesday the 7th keeps the fire burning. Glassy again in the morning with 7ft SW swell (12-second period) and the combined energy sitting strong at 1564. Afternoon stays clean with cross-off southerlies. This is excellent, powerful surf. The inconsistency of Boneyards means you’ve got to be ready to snag the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so expect company.
Wednesday the 8th pushes bigger – 8ft SW swell, period stretching to 16 seconds in the afternoon – but the wind cranks up hard from the SE at 25 mph by afternoon. Combined energy hits 3455 and 3554, which is strong, but those winds turn it marginal. Thursday the 9th stays big (8ft, 14 seconds) with offshore winds, but still marginal for quality. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are cleaner again, with offshore ESE winds and 6ft to 5ft SW/S swell – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Combined energy is still in the 1000s (1077 to 1112), so plenty of push.
Sunday the 12th drops right off – small 3ft W swell, cross-on winds, and weak energy (427). Monday the 13th is tiny and clean but barely worth a paddle. Tuesday the 14th is back to poor conditions with onshore northerlies and a messy 5ft W swell.
Now, the real standout – and I mean, the one to circle on the calendar – is Thursday the 16th of July. Thursday morning brings a massive 15ft SW swell with a 14-second period and offshore east winds. The combined energy is absolutely thumping at 7962 (very strong). Thursday afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions, 16ft SW swell, 14-second period, and energy screaming at 8596. This is exceptional surf, but only for experts – 16ft is serious, heavy water. Boneyards is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will unload with raw power. If you’re not solid, stay on the sand.
Friday the 17th stays massive – 13ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period in the morning, but cross winds make it a bit lumpy. Still huge energy (10357), but more for the charger crew. After Saturday the 18th starts to ease back down.
So what’s the pick? Thursday the 16th, hands down – that glassy 16ft SW swell at Boneyards is the big moment. Monday the 6th through Tuesday the 7th are your solid, clean fallback days. Everything else is either flat, windy, or too small to get excited about.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
254 | 211 | 266 | 360 | 257 | 304 | 1398 | 1488 | 1103 | 1450 | 1415 | 1392 | 2474 | 2504 | 3455 | 2111 | 1942 | 1430 | 1192 | 1032 | 934 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:36AM1.30m | 6:06PM1.39m | 6:14AM1.25m | 6:43PM1.37m | 6:58AM1.20m | 7:27PM1.34m | 7:52AM1.14m | 8:20PM1.31m | 8:59AM1.10m | 9:26PM1.29m | 10:19AM1.10m | 10:42PM1.29m | 11:40AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM0.33m | 11:44AM0.24m | 00:16AM0.35m | 12:19PM0.29m | 00:58AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.41m | 2:50AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.46m | 4:04AM0.39m | 4:12PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.35m | 5:36PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
5:47 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
254 | 110 | 260 | 360 | 217 | 304 | 1398 | 1488 | 1103 | 1450 | 1415 | 1392 | 2474 | 2504 | 3455 | 2111 | 1942 | 1430 | 1192 | 1032 | 934 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | S 8 | — | S 11 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 |
75 | 211 | 266 | 336 | 257 | 187 | 35 | 34 | 640 | 338 | 149 | 112 | 138 | 1050 | — | 122 | — | 39 | 20 | 37 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | WSW 10 | SE 12 | SW 18 | — | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 22 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — |
111 | 68 | 82 | 75 | 57 | 69 | 12 | — | 19 | 12 | 11 | 73 | 20 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
237 | 164 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | 437 | 531 | 531 | 589 | 489 | 334 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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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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