
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,722 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Boneyards over the next couple of weeks.
This is a real story of two halves. The first few days dish up clean, manageable waves, but then the ocean really flexes its muscles into the second week. The real magic will be for the experienced crew who can handle some serious power, and there are a couple of windows that are pure gold.
We kick off on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, with a 6ft SW swell running at 13 seconds, and a light cross breeze. The combined energy is strong (1200), but it’s a bit marginal, so just a warm-up. Thursday the 30th is much better. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell (13 seconds) with a clean offshore ESE breeze at 6 mph – that’s a solid session. The energy is still strong (821). Thursday afternoon stays clean with a 5ft SW swell and a gentle offshore SE wind. The water temp is 59°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Friday the 31st sees the swell ease to 4ft SW (12 seconds) on the morning with a clean offshore, and the energy is moderate (484). Good fun. Saturday the 1st of August is a real treat: the morning has a 4ft WSW swell with a longer 14-second period, clean cross-off breeze, and strong energy (663). Then the afternoon goes glassy – a 4ft SW swell with no wind at all. That’s the kind of session you dream about, but it’s still on the smaller side.
Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd get messy with onshore winds, so the quality drops. The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is cross-on or on, so not worth the paddle.
Tuesday the 4th of August is a write-off – strong NNW winds, tiny 3ft swell, and poor, choppy conditions. Wednesday the 5th is huge, but messy. A massive 10ft SW swell arrives with a 15-second period and strong cross-onshore winds (25 mph). The energy is very strong (4622), but the wind is a problem. Thursday the 6th, however, is the first real standout for the big-wave crew. The morning delivers a 13ft SW swell (14 seconds) with a clean cross-off SSE breeze at 3 mph. The energy is immense (5353), and the conditions are clean – this is for experts only. The afternoon is also good, but the breeze picks up.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are blown out again with strong onshore winds, but the swell is huge – 12ft to 15ft. Not for paddling, but perhaps kite territory.
Sunday the 9th of August is a true standout. The morning has a 13ft SSW swell (14 seconds) with a fresh offshore SE wind at 22 mph. The energy is extreme (7117), and the conditions are clean and offshore. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers. The afternoon is also clean but the wind is stronger.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th keep the big swell going – 12ft to 15ft – with clean offshore winds. The periods drop a bit (10-11 seconds), but the energy is still very strong (2757-3913). These are excellent, powerful days. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August continue the trend: 10ft to 12ft SW/WSW swells with 14-second periods, clean offshore winds, and very strong energy. The Thursday morning is particularly good, with a light cross-off ENE breeze.
The best of the best? I’d be locking in Sunday the 9th of August morning for the standout big-wave session – massive clean swell, offshore wind, and a lifetime of energy. For a smaller, glassy gem, Saturday the 1st of August afternoon is a winner for the shortboards. Boneyards is an inconsistent reef break, so when it fires like this, you don’t miss it. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
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1083 | 821 | 732 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 486 | 552 | 594 | 540 | 363 | 458 | 416 | 486 | 423 | 220 | 560 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:38AM1.41m | 4:03PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.43m | 4:33PM1.52m | 4:40AM1.42m | 5:03PM1.53m | 5:13AM1.39m | 5:34PM1.52m | 5:47AM1.34m | 6:08PM1.48m | 6:27AM1.27m | 6:48PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.13m | 10:11PM0.22m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:42PM0.20m | 10:47AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.20m | 11:16AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.22m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:24AM0.26m | 12:25PM0.29m | 1:09AM0.32m | ||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
1083 | 821 | 732 | 600 | 471 | 355 | 255 | 663 | 486 | 552 | 594 | 540 | 303 | 458 | 416 | 486 | 423 | 220 | 560 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 |
61 | 29 | — | 81 | 61 | 78 | 212 | 57 | 67 | 53 | 40 | 28 | 363 | 306 | 393 | 186 | 40 | 139 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SE 9 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | 13 | — | 78 | — | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | 34 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 118 | 140 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | W 6 |
211 | 116 | 31 | 243 | 208 | 48 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
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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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