Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Boneyards. This reef break is exposed and ready to work, and the next couple of weeks have some serious size on offer, but you’ve gotta pick your moments.

We’re kicking off on Sunday, August 2nd. The afternoon has a 7ft swell from the ESE, period at 12 seconds, and combined energy is 1695 (moderate). The wind is a light onshore breeze, so it’s a bit messy. Not the best way to start, and the water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.

The real action starts to build on Monday, August 3rd. Monday morning is the standout of the first week. You’ve got a 6ft ESE swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions with a light NNE breeze. Combined energy is 1408 (moderate). This is clean, well-shaped reef surf for experienced surfers. The wind is perfect, and the swell direction is right in the optimum slot from the SE. This is the one to aim for early on. Monday afternoon gets onshore and drops off, so don’t sleep in.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, is clean again with a 5ft SW swell and a 12-second period, cross-off wind from the N. Combined energy is 1032 (moderate). It’s smaller but still a nice, clean option. Wednesday morning, August 5th, offers a small 4ft E swell, 10-second period, with cross-off wind, but the energy is only 840 (moderate). Thursday morning, August 6th, is where things get serious. An 12ft SW swell, 14-second period, and light cross-off wind. Combined energy is 4764 (strong). This is big, powerful, and clean—only for experts. If you’re good enough, this is a proper session.

Friday, August 7th, gets messy. The morning is 8ft SW, but the wind is cross-on and the conditions are choppy. By the afternoon, it’s an onshore disaster with 25 km/h winds. Skip it. Saturday, August 8th, is back to clean cross-off wind, but the swell is still a solid 8ft SW with 14-second period and 2732 energy (strong). Good for experienced surfers, but the crowds might be around as it’s a spot that can get busy.

Sunday, August 9th, is a write-off. Strong winds at 40 km/h and light rain ruin the surface, even though there’s 10ft of SW swell. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing. The following Monday and Tuesday are small and clean, but nothing special.

Now, here’s where it gets wild. Tuesday, August 11th, is predicted to be too big for this break. The swell is 26ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 25617 (very strong). The morning is glassy, but honestly, this is dangerous for all but the most elite. The same goes for Wednesday, August 12th, with 20ft S swell, 16-second period, and offshore wind—still too big. The afternoon of the 12th drops to 18ft S, with clean cross-off wind, but it’s still huge. Combined energy is 13460 (very strong). Only for absolute experts.

Thursday, August 13th, is the best of the second week. Morning has an 12ft S swell, 14-second period, light air, and cross-off wind. Combined energy is 4622 (strong). It’s big, but manageable for strong surfers, and the wind is clean. The afternoon is even better, with a 8ft SSE swell, 13-second period, and light cross-off wind. Combined energy is 2779 (strong). This is a far more user-friendly size with excellent conditions.

The rest of the run to August 17th is a mix of onshore winds and smaller, choppy swells. Nothing to write home about. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is ruined by strong onshore winds.

So, for the best on offer: Monday morning, August 3rd, is your clean, glassy winner for the first week. For the second week, Thursday, August 13th, morning and afternoon, gives you the best mix of size, clean conditions, and a manageable swell for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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