
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2733 | 2154 | 1423 | 458 | 2828 | 719 | 754 | 508 | 485 | 487 | 345 | 1987 | 4917 | 3079 | 1525 | 1193 | 834 | 714 | 373 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:35PM1.52m | 6:53AM1.29m | 7:20PM1.36m | 7:49AM1.14m | 8:32PM1.19m | 9:45AM1.02m | 10:56PM1.12m | 12:16PM1.11m | 00:45AM1.23m | 1:25PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.38m | 2:11PM1.50m | 2:26AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.48m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:16AM0.61m | 4:00PM0.66m | 5:47AM0.59m | 6:28PM0.58m | 7:10AM0.43m | 7:38PM0.40m | 7:58AM0.27m | 8:23PM0.24m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 12 | E 10 | E 9 |
2733 | 2154 | 1423 | 702 | 347 | 515 | 299 | 161 | 485 | 487 | 338 | 1987 | 4917 | 3079 | 1238 | 1193 | 769 | 714 | 266 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
26 | 24 | 15 | 13 | — | 296 | 163 | 123 | 46 | 47 | 40 | 240 | 76 | 47 | 1525 | 29 | 834 | 432 | 373 | 202 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | — | — | SSW 25 | S 13 | SW 10 | — | SSE 13 | — | S 11 | WSW 4 | S 11 | S 10 |
— | — | 26 | — | — | 222 | 76 | 138 | — | — | 62 | 30 | 60 | — | 35 | — | 125 | 5 | 141 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | W 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 83 | 458 | 2828 | 719 | 754 | 508 | 310 | 298 | 345 | 584 | 1088 | 1982 | 1402 | 1131 | 14 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 141 | 141 | 352 | 978 | 1765 | 3303 | 198 | 198 | 595 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 173 | 29 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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 16 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.










