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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 Jun 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 15th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 21st Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 20th Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days.
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2943 | 4823 | 5433 | 6323 | 4168 | 3574 | 7472 | 5368 | 3871 | 6314 | 4374 | 3145 | 2316 | 4223 | 5425 | 11146 | 6046 | 3969 | 2419 | 3118 | 6149 | 4351 | 3817 | 7036 | 10298 | 5878 | 3905 | 2201 | 1770 | 2179 | 10209 | 5125 | 4412 | 2662 | 1909 | 1443 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:15AM 1.25 | 6:53PM 1.33 | 7:08AM 1.20 | 7:46PM 1.33 | 8:11AM 1.15 | 8:46PM 1.33 | 9:23AM 1.13 | 9:51PM 1.34 | 10:39AM 1.15 | 10:58PM 1.37 | 11:49AM 1.21 | 12:03AM 1.42 | 12:50PM 1.28 | 1:02AM 1.47 | 1:45PM 1.36 | 1:57AM 1.50 | 2:36PM 1.43 | 2:49AM 1.52 | 3:23PM 1.47 | 3:37AM 1.51 | 4:09PM 1.49 | 4:23AM 1.47 | 4:53PM 1.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:14AM 0.38 | 12:26PM 0.29 | 1:06AM 0.40 | 1:15PM 0.34 | 2:07AM 0.41 | 2:13PM 0.39 | 3:16AM 0.39 | 3:20PM 0.42 | 4:28AM 0.34 | 4:33PM 0.43 | 5:36AM 0.28 | 5:45PM 0.39 | 6:38AM 0.20 | 6:50PM 0.33 | 7:33AM 0.14 | 7:48PM 0.26 | 8:24AM 0.09 | 8:41PM 0.20 | 9:11AM 0.07 | 9:31PM 0.18 | 9:56AM 0.07 | 10:19PM 0.18 | 10:39AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Boneyards, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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