Boneyards surf break

Boneyards surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 SAST
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Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 14th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
4
1
1
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
3
SSW
3.5
SW
2.5
SSW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)111111131212111010109107111212111111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5344294713041287617536063911881311695977312904222117451376884901848526
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
15
W
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
E
20
E
20
E
10
NE
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
15
W
20
SSE
20
SE
5
WNW
20
S
25
S
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
1.20
2:01AM
1.15
2:06PM
1.29
2:40AM
1.26
2:45PM
1.39
3:14AM
1.36
3:18PM
1.47
3:45AM
1.46
3:49PM
1.54
4:15AM
1.55
4:19PM
1.59
4:44AM
1.61
4:49PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:50PM
0.51
7:55AM
0.56
8:30PM
0.40
8:37AM
0.46
9:04PM
0.30
9:12AM
0.36
9:34PM
0.20
9:44AM
0.28
10:03PM
0.13
10:16AM
0.22
10:31PM
0.07
10:47AM
0.18
11:00PM
0.04
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--5:28--
Sunset-7:34--7:34--7:34--7:32--7:32--7:32--7:31-
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---441-----2--------1
Temp. °C232322211919192019222321222220212120212120
Feels °C (?)212123191616161817202019151516181719181819
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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.

Boneyards is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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