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Boneyards surf break

Boneyards surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 21 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
21.2° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 23rd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
2
1
4
4
3
5
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
0
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)131212121315141413131312121211111111121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92178273492319512812574158554507325925192521196914231046860791651100916932815
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
35
ESE
5
WNW
30
SW
40
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
NW
10
S
15
S
5
WNW
15
SSE
15
SE
0
NW
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
WSW
20
SSE
20
SE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
1.59
5:45AM
1.66
5:51PM
1.54
6:17AM
1.64
6:25PM
1.47
6:53AM
1.59
7:04PM
1.36
7:35AM
1.49
7:51PM
1.23
8:28AM
1.37
8:59PM
1.10
9:49AM
1.26
10:54PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:19AM
0.17
11:29PM
0.05
11:52AM
0.18
11:59PM
0.08
12:28PM
0.22
12:32AM
0.16
1:07PM
0.29
1:09AM
0.26
1:55PM
0.39
1:55AM
0.39
2:58PM
0.50
3:02AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.56
4:53AM
0.60
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--
Sunset-7:31--7:31--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:29--7:29-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252521252420212119232219222220222322222322
Feels °C (?)212020211915171716221920212021232325212121
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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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