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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 14 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Tuesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1334 | 1111 | 1092 | 2107 | 4487 | 3404 | 2506 | 2779 | 3001 | 11869 | 31586 | 11243 | 6345 | 4239 | 3314 | 2515 | 1994 | 1919 | 2141 | 3400 | 2895 | 1992 | 1722 | 1333 | 1640 | 1599 | 1423 | 981 | 1671 | 1637 | 2763 | 1696 | 1324 | 5410 | 4057 | 4048 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:17AM 1.48 | 6:48PM 1.59 | 6:59AM 1.39 | 7:31PM 1.53 | 7:47AM 1.29 | 8:23PM 1.45 | 8:47AM 1.18 | 9:28PM 1.36 | 10:11AM 1.11 | 10:54PM 1.31 | 11:52AM 1.12 | 12:24AM 1.33 | 1:15PM 1.21 | 1:35AM 1.40 | 2:15PM 1.34 | 2:31AM 1.48 | 3:04PM 1.46 | 3:17AM 1.55 | 3:46PM 1.57 | 3:57AM 1.59 | 4:24PM 1.63 | 4:34AM 1.59 | 4:59PM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:18AM 0.24 | 12:27PM 0.14 | 1:01AM 0.29 | 1:06PM 0.22 | 1:50AM 0.35 | 1:52PM 0.32 | 2:49AM 0.43 | 2:50PM 0.43 | 4:04AM 0.49 | 4:10PM 0.52 | 5:36AM 0.49 | 5:49PM 0.53 | 7:01AM 0.42 | 7:16PM 0.46 | 8:04AM 0.32 | 8:20PM 0.35 | 8:53AM 0.21 | 9:10PM 0.26 | 9:34AM 0.13 | 9:53PM 0.19 | 10:11AM 0.08 | 10:32PM 0.16 | 10:45AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 9 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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