Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a seat, let’s look at what’s coming up at Boneyards. This reef break is exposed and a real beast when it turns on, but it’s a ledge for advanced surfers only. The coming weeks are a real mixed bag of frustration and pure, raw potential.

The forecast is a bit of a slow burn, with a whole lot of poor conditions to start. The first stretch from Wednesday the 29th through to the end of July is a write-off – the wind is a dirty cross-onshore, lumpy and choppy, making a mess of the 5 to 7 ft SW swell. The wave energy is there, but it’s completely unsurfable. That’s a rough four-day gap with nothing to offer.

Things finally start to look up on the 2nd of August. Sunday morning and afternoon are a total game-changer. The wind goes dead calm, glassy, and the swell drops to a clean 6 ft from the ESE with a decent 9-second period. The energy is moderate. This is a rare moment of calm at Boneyards, and it will be absolutely worth paddling out for. Crowds are possible here, but on a glassy day like this, everyone will be trying to get a piece.

Monday the 3rd keeps the glassy theme going in the morning with a 5 ft SW swell. The period jumps to 13 seconds, giving it some real grunt. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit of a short window before the conditions shift in the afternoon.

The real standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is Friday the 7th of August. The morning session is looking exceptional, with a solid 12 ft SW groundswell pushing in with a 15-second period. The energy is massive. The wind is cross-offshore and light at 10 km/h, which means the faces will be clean and racy. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. Over 8 ft, it’s for the brave. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up a touch.

The following Monday the 10th also has good potential – a big 13 ft E swell drops to 12 ft by the afternoon, with clean cross-off winds and light breezes. The energy is still very strong. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers who want size and power.

By the end of the run, around the 12th and 13th of August, the swell is a mix of long-period groundswell from the SSW and SW. The 13th morning in particular looks clean again with a 8 ft SW swell and a 15-second period, and light cross-off winds.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a total loss. The best of the best is the morning of Friday the 7th of August for the big, clean, powerful SW groundswell. The second pick is the glassy Sunday the 2nd of August for a more manageable, clean session. The following Monday the 10th is also a strong contender for size.

Stay safe out there. This is a heavy wave when it’s big.

Rusty.

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