Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a rough start and a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out. The main story is a lot of energy, but the winds and conditions are going to be the deciding factor. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions early on, so don’t rush out. Patience is key.

We’re looking at Boneyards, a reef break. This is an advanced, exposed spot, and it’s a consistent one when it’s on. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday morning, the 8th. There’s an 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is pushing 2532 – that’s strong. The wind is a cross-off at 19 mph, so the surf is clean, but the call is marginal due to questionable tides. Honestly, it’s a bit of a scramble, but it’s the first option. The energy is solid, but you’ll want to pick your moment.

Sunday the 9th morning is a bit bigger, with 10ft of SW swell and a 13-second period. Energy jumps to 3468, which is strong. Cross-off wind at 12 mph keeps it clean, but again, the tide is a question mark. This is a step up in size, so it’s more of a challenge. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings south at 22 mph and it turns to a messy cross, making it a real write-off.

Monday the 10th is still on the smaller side, 8ft, but the wind goes cross and then cross-on, so it’s lumpy and not worth the paddle. Tuesday the 11th is a complete no-go; onshore winds and poor conditions. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds. Forget it.

Friday the 14th is smaller, down to 4ft, but the wind is light and cross-on, so it’s just marginal. Not great.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 15th morning is a sneaky good one. The swell is 6ft from the E with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate at 1002. The wind is light from the NNW, a cross-off, and the water is clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the cleanest window we’ve had. This is your best bet for a proper surf.

Sunday the 16th morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 9-second period, cross-off wind at 9 mph, and it's clean. Energy is moderate at 1112. Another decent window, but the period is a bit short.

Monday the 17th is a step back, with cross-onshore winds. Tuesday the 18th morning is interesting – it’s 8ft of E swell with an 8-second period, but the wind is light from the north, cross-off, and the condition call is “excellent” for experienced surfers. Energy is 1861, which is moderate to strong. However, that short 8-second period is a bit jumbly. Still, it’s the only “excellent” call in the whole run, and the size is there.

After that, it gets quieter. The rest of that week is small and mostly marginal. The winds are light, but the swell drops off.

Then, looking into the distance, we’ve got Sunday the 23rd. It’s far out, a week and a half away, so treat this as a promising idea, not a guarantee. There’s an 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and energy is a massive 4094 – that’s very strong. The wind is a light cross-off. This could be the biggest, cleanest swell of the window, but it’s long-range, so keep your fingers crossed. If it comes together, it’ll be a day for the experts. At that size, it’s not for beginners.

So, here’s the plan: hit Saturday the 15th morning for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 18th morning if you’re experienced and want some power. And pencil in Sunday the 23rd as a potential big day if the forecast holds. Otherwise, there are long gaps of nothing – don’t force it.

Rusty.

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