Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown in feet and miles per hour.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, starting Thursday the 16th of July and running through the end of the month. The standout spot is Boneyards, a reef break that loves a good SW groundswell, and it’s about to get a whole lot of it. Water temp is average for this time of year.

First proper session is Thursday morning. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, long lines, and a ton of energy (combined energy of 3239). The wind is light offshore from the west at 3 mph, so it’ll be clean. Expert territory only. Thursday afternoon stays at 8ft, still clean.

Friday morning the 17th is glassy – dead calm wind from the WNW, 8ft SW swell, period 12 seconds. That’s a beautiful window. The afternoon turns cross-on, so morning is the pick.

Saturday the 18th drops to 4ft in the morning, cleaner cross-off wind, but the real action is Saturday afternoon when the swell bumps back to 7ft from the SW, period 10 seconds, energy moderate (1912). Still clean.

Sunday the 19th gets rowdy. Morning swell hits 12ft with a 19 mph cross-off wind – that’s a lot of power (2574), but the wind is strong, so it’s not perfect. For the hardcore crew only.

Monday the 20th is a nice reset. Glassy morning, 6ft SW swell, period 11 seconds. Clean, manageable, energy moderate (916).

Now, Tuesday the 21st of July is a standout. Morning: 8ft SSW swell, 14-second period, light offshore wind, clean, energy cranking (3169). Afternoon: 12ft SSW swell, 15-second period (very long period), energy hits 4792. Exceptional quality for experts.

Wednesday the 22nd keeps the fire. Morning: 12ft SW, 13 seconds, offshore wind, energy 3863. Prime. Afternoon gets cross-on, so morning is the go.

Thursday the 23rd is another cracker. Morning: 12ft SW, 12 seconds, cross-off breeze, energy 3865. Afternoon stays clean with offshore wind.

Friday the 24th sees a drop to 5ft with light rain, not the highlight.

Then Saturday the 25th – this is the true standout. The afternoon shows 12ft SW swell, 15-second period, light cross-off breeze, combined energy hits 5098. That’s exceptional. The morning is also strong at 8ft with offshore wind. Best on offer.

Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th keeps quality high – 10ft to 7ft SW swell, all clean with glassy or light wind, long periods of 14 seconds. Energy remains strong (2900-3200 range).

Wednesday the 29th gets blown out with strong winds (25-28 mph). Skip it.

Thursday the 30th sees a massive 18ft SW swell in the afternoon, but cross-on and choppy – energy is 11936, but messy. More for kites.

Friday the 31st still has a solid 13ft SW swell with 14-second period, cross-off wind, moderate, so still a big clean option for experts.

Best of the bunch: Tuesday the 21st afternoon and Saturday the 25th afternoon. Both have big groundswell, long period, light wind, and the reef will shape it up. The 25th has the edge for energy and quality.

Crowds are possible at Boneyards, so get in early.

— Rusty

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