Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s happening at this spot.
We’ve only got one break in the mix: Boneyards. It’s an advanced reef, so don’t bring the beginners. It’s consistent, but the wind and swell are going to make the next couple of weeks feel like a fight.
The water’s at 61°, which is much colder than normal, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and probably booties if you’re heading in.
The only real clean window early on is Tuesday, September 15th, in the morning. Swell is 1.7m from the east, 11-second period, with a cross-off wind from the west-southwest at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 929, and the wind will keep it tidy. That’s the most rideable session in the first half – not huge, but clean. After that, it’s mostly a mess.
From Wednesday the 16th through to about Monday the 21st, the wind is onshore and strong. The swell gets big – 3.0m+ from the southwest on Wednesday afternoon, and up to 3.5m on Saturday morning – but with east and southeast winds at 15 to 22 mph, it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. The combined energy hits very high numbers (3169 on Wednesday, 2502 on Saturday), but without good wind, this is kite-surfing territory, not paddle-surfing. The period on that Wednesday is a long 14 seconds, so it’s groundswell, but the wind ruins it.
The real standout is Sunday, September 27th, in the morning. Glassy wind, 1.6m swell from the southwest at 13 seconds, and the combined energy is solid at 1604. That 13-second period means good shape and longer lulls, perfect for a reef break. The report calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and I agree. That’s the one to circle. It’s over a week out, so don’t book your flight yet, but it’s promising.
If you miss that, there’s another glassy morning on Wednesday, September 30th, but the swell is smaller at 1.3m and shorter period (13 seconds), so it’s only moderate energy (1029). Still clean, though. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might get it to yourself.
Summary: the window is narrow. Go for the morning of September 27th. The rest is either blown out or too big with bad wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SW 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 688 | 457 | 672 | 250 | 3038 | 1162 | 1703 | 1404 | 997 | 944 | 1101 | 1148 | 1849 | 1763 | 1422 | 1147 | 1233 | 1608 | 1185 | 850 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.53m | 5:59AM1.37m | 6:12PM1.39m | 6:25AM1.24m | 6:38PM1.24m | 6:55AM1.09m | 7:11PM1.09m | 7:50AM0.95m | 8:56PM0.95m | 12:15PM0.96m | 00:28AM1.02m | 1:12PM1.11m | 1:16AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:33AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.27m | 11:59AM0.34m | 00:22AM0.40m | 12:25PM0.48m | 00:53AM0.54m | 12:56PM0.63m | 1:41AM0.68m | 2:00PM0.77m | 4:51AM0.75m | 6:22PM0.77m | 6:53AM0.63m | 7:18PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 41 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 688 | 457 | 252 | 165 | 3038 | 1162 | 1703 | 1404 | 997 | 944 | 897 | 991 | 613 | 511 | 1422 | 1147 | 1233 | 1608 | 1185 | 850 | 568 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | S 6 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 224 | 308 | 362 | 250 | 131 | 159 | 104 | 75 | 72 | — | 38 | — | 40 | 121 | 389 | 1115 | 614 | 300 | 193 | 126 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 12 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 91 | 11 | — | — | 211 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | — | 99 | — | 164 | 125 | 96 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | SW 10 | WSW 14 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 34 | — | 672 | 3869 | — | — | 167 | 177 | 335 | 740 | 1101 | 1148 | 1849 | 1763 | — | 219 | 205 | 365 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 142 | 0 | 141 | 66 | 141 | 171 | 198 | 198 | 764 | 764 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 0 | 141 | 198 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
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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).
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