
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,635 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a rough start and a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out. The main story is a lot of energy, but the winds and conditions are going to be the deciding factor. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions early on, so don’t rush out. Patience is key.
We’re looking at Boneyards, a reef break. This is an advanced, exposed spot, and it’s a consistent one when it’s on. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday morning, the 8th. There’s an 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is pushing 2532 – that’s strong. The wind is a cross-off at 19 mph, so the surf is clean, but the call is marginal due to questionable tides. Honestly, it’s a bit of a scramble, but it’s the first option. The energy is solid, but you’ll want to pick your moment.
Sunday the 9th morning is a bit bigger, with 10ft of SW swell and a 13-second period. Energy jumps to 3468, which is strong. Cross-off wind at 12 mph keeps it clean, but again, the tide is a question mark. This is a step up in size, so it’s more of a challenge. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings south at 22 mph and it turns to a messy cross, making it a real write-off.
Monday the 10th is still on the smaller side, 8ft, but the wind goes cross and then cross-on, so it’s lumpy and not worth the paddle. Tuesday the 11th is a complete no-go; onshore winds and poor conditions. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds. Forget it.
Friday the 14th is smaller, down to 4ft, but the wind is light and cross-on, so it’s just marginal. Not great.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 15th morning is a sneaky good one. The swell is 6ft from the E with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate at 1002. The wind is light from the NNW, a cross-off, and the water is clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the cleanest window we’ve had. This is your best bet for a proper surf.
Sunday the 16th morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 9-second period, cross-off wind at 9 mph, and it's clean. Energy is moderate at 1112. Another decent window, but the period is a bit short.
Monday the 17th is a step back, with cross-onshore winds. Tuesday the 18th morning is interesting – it’s 8ft of E swell with an 8-second period, but the wind is light from the north, cross-off, and the condition call is “excellent” for experienced surfers. Energy is 1861, which is moderate to strong. However, that short 8-second period is a bit jumbly. Still, it’s the only “excellent” call in the whole run, and the size is there.
After that, it gets quieter. The rest of that week is small and mostly marginal. The winds are light, but the swell drops off.
Then, looking into the distance, we’ve got Sunday the 23rd. It’s far out, a week and a half away, so treat this as a promising idea, not a guarantee. There’s an 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and energy is a massive 4094 – that’s very strong. The wind is a light cross-off. This could be the biggest, cleanest swell of the window, but it’s long-range, so keep your fingers crossed. If it comes together, it’ll be a day for the experts. At that size, it’s not for beginners.
So, here’s the plan: hit Saturday the 15th morning for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 18th morning if you’re experienced and want some power. And pencil in Sunday the 23rd as a potential big day if the forecast holds. Otherwise, there are long gaps of nothing – don’t force it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3517 | 2462 | 1919 | 4427 | 3422 | 2345 | 2936 | 1986 | 2061 | 4635 | 1879 | 1117 | 686 | 597 | 932 | 1159 | 1408 | 989 | 1605 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | 3:04PM1.59m | 3:18AM1.63m | 3:44PM1.72m | 3:57AM1.68m | 4:20PM1.79m | 4:32AM1.68m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | 8:52AM0.14m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:31AM0.03m | 9:54PM0.07m | 10:06AM-0.03m | 10:32PM0.03m | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
3517 | 2462 | 1919 | 4427 | 3422 | 2345 | 2936 | 1986 | 2061 | 4635 | 1879 | 1117 | 509 | 340 | 932 | 1159 | 1408 | 989 | 1605 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | S 10 |
78 | 43 | 80 | 68 | 46 | 31 | 30 | 12 | 167 | 15 | — | 321 | 113 | 526 | 172 | 96 | 516 | 904 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — |
42 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 71 | 30 | 16 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | 36 | 131 | — | — | 146 | — | — | — | — | 623 | 857 | 686 | 597 | 606 | 871 | 526 | 442 | 844 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 893 | 1 | 219 | 2 | 184 | 173 | 198 | 198 | 184 | 198 | 173 | 142 | 198 | 141 |
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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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