Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next sixteen days at Boneyards. It’s a solid reef set-up that takes a fair bit of swell to get going, and when it lines up, it’s a gem for the advanced crew.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. The first few days from Friday the 31st through to Monday the 3rd of August are a write-off. The wind is howling cross-onshore, the swell is messy and short-period, and the wave energy is weak to moderate. It’s just not worth paddling out. The water temperature is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Things start to turn the corner on Tuesday the 4th. The morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the SW with a nice 12-second period, and light offshore winds from the NW. The combined energy is moderate (1032), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a solid window to get out there, but it’s a bit of a tease, as the afternoon gets chopped up by strong cross-offshore winds.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, arrives on Wednesday the 5th of August in the afternoon. A 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period rolls in, and the combined energy jumps to high (2465). The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. This is the best wave quality of the whole outlook—long-period groundswell, groomed by the wind, and made for a reef like this. It’s only for the experienced crew at this size, and since it’s a consistent spot, it’s worth getting in the water. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share the peak.

The big stuff arrives on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning shows a massive 18ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is extreme (9779). This is enormous, for experts only. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but this is a beast. The afternoon backs off a bit to 15ft, still with a 14-second period, and the energy is still very strong (7389). This is pure, raw power.

Saturday the 8th of August is a special morning. The swell drops to a still-strong 10ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm—glassy conditions. The combined energy is very strong (3169). This is a dream for the advanced surfer. The reef will be handling that long-period groundswell beautifully, and with no wind, it’ll be as clean as it gets. The afternoon turns to chop, so get in early.

The second week is a bit more mixed. There’s a good pulse on Wednesday the 12th of August, with a 12ft to 13ft SW swell, 14-15 second periods, and light cross-shore winds. Energy is high (5153-6021). This is promising but a bit further out, so keep an eye on it. The following days see the swell drop and the wind pick up, bringing the forecast to a close with smaller, cleaner waves on the 15th.

The absolute best of the bunch is the Wednesday afternoon (5th August) and the glassy Saturday morning (8th August). Those are the ones you circle on the calendar.

Rusty out.

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