Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this forecast for Boneyards like it’s a holy text. If you’ve got a board and a sense of adventure, this is a reef break that’s exposed and picks up a solid SW groundswell. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s consistent, so the quality is there for those who can handle it. Crowds can show up, so keep your eyes peeled.

We kick off Tuesday the 8th with a glassy morning – that’s gold. Swell is 4.3 ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at 1006 (moderate). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no dramatic stories there. This is the kind of clean, offshore morning that’ll get your heart pumping. If you can get out early, you’re in for a treat.

Wednesday the 9th starts with a glassy offshore wind, but the swell drops to 2.0 ft – still a long 15-second period, though. Energy is 469 (weak), so it’s more of a log or a longboard session to squeeze out the juice. The afternoon turns onshore, so you’ll want to be done by lunch.

Thursday the 10th builds a bit. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, swell at 3.6 ft (13 seconds, moderate energy at 863). Not a standout, but rideable. The afternoon gets interesting – 6.9 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, energy jumping to 2159 (strong). It’s clean, but that’s a lot of power. For an advanced reef, this is where the fun starts, though the wind is cross-off, so it’s manageable.

Friday the 11th is a write-off – onshore winds and choppy conditions. Swell is 6.6 ft but the quality is poor. Skip it.

Saturday the 12th is average. Morning has light cross-onshore winds with 4.3 ft swell (11 seconds, energy 1084 – moderate). It’s a bit messy, but if you’re desperate, there’s a wave. The afternoon is bigger at 5.6 ft but choppier.

Sunday the 13th, the morning is promising – swell hits 7.9 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, energy 2760 (strong). The wind is light cross-shore, and the comment says “marginal,” but for an advanced spot, that’s a solid session. It’s a standout for the first week. The afternoon is onshore and messy.

Monday the 14th has a rainy morning, but the afternoon shifts – light offshore wind, 4.3 ft swell (12 seconds, energy 1029 – moderate). It’s clean and excellent for experienced surfers. A hidden gem for a late arvo paddle.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is a bit of a letdown – short 8-second period, cross-onshore wind. Not your day.

But hold onto your leash, because Wednesday the 16th is the real standout. The morning is glassy, offshore wind, and a 7.5 ft SW swell with a 19-second period – the energy is monstrous at 5339 (very strong). This is a groundswell of the highest order. For a reef break like Boneyards, that long period means it’ll hold up beautifully, but it’s expert-only. The afternoon gets even bigger – 13.1 ft at 17 seconds, energy 9450 (very strong). It’s clean, but that’s a beast. If you’re good enough, this is the session of the forecast.

Thursday the 17th keeps the big swell – 13.1 ft in the morning with a fresh offshore wind (35 km/h), energy 6895 (very strong). It’s raw and powerful, but expert-level. The afternoon eases to 11.5 ft, still clean, and energy 4754 (strong). A solid day.

Friday the 18th is a mess – strong cross-onshore winds and rain. The swell is 7.5 ft, but it’s blown out. Kite surfers might be more interested here.

Saturday the 19th has 9.8 ft to 11.5 ft from the E with a short 10-second period, so it’s a bit lumpy. The wind is cross-off, but it’s not a classic Boneyards wave.

Sunday the 20th is glassy in the morning – 6.9 ft from the E, 11 seconds, energy 999 (moderate). It’s clean and looks good, but the swell direction is off the optimum for this spot. Still, a glassy morning on a reef is never a bad thing.

Monday the 21st is another huge swell – 16.4 ft from the SW at 13 seconds, energy 8386 (very strong). The wind is light cross-onshore, but for a reef, that’s still manageable for experts. This is a standout for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye

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