Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Boneyards. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some serious moments to get excited about.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The surf is building through Monday, but it’s not exactly calling your name. Monday morning the 27th sees a 7ft SW swell, but with a cross-off breeze, it’s messy. The water temperature is 65°, which is a bit cooler than we’d expect for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (1769). Monday afternoon gets stronger with a 10ft SW swell and a 17-second period, but the wind is still cross-off and the forecast is marginal. Not the best start.

Tuesday the 28th is a write-off. The wind swings cross-on, making a mess of the 10ft SSW swell in the morning. The afternoon gets worse.

Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are no better. Onshore winds and choppy conditions mean you’re better off finding something else to do. The swell drops a bit, but the quality is gone. The combined energy is still moderate, but it’s not worth the paddle.

Friday the 31st is a bit of a weird one. The morning is a small 5ft SW swell, but with moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy and poor. The afternoon shifts to a 7ft easterly windswell with a short period of 9 seconds, and the wind stays onshore. It’s not good.

The first weekend of August – Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd – is more of the same. Easterly windswell with short periods, and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is getting weaker (884 to 1126). Sunday morning has a light cross-shore wind, which is a slight improvement, but the swell is still short and weak.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 3rd of August sees a change. The wind goes cross-off from the WSW, cleaning up a 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is back up to moderate (2560). It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first decent-looking window.

The standout starts Tuesday the 4th of August. This is the one. Tuesday morning is looking proper. The wind is light and variable, switching to a clean cross-off from the west. The swell is a solid 12ft, coming from the SW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong (3287). The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is big, powerful reef break territory. If you’re an expert, this is your time. Anyone else should stay on the beach.

Wednesday the 5th of August keeps the goods coming. Another 10ft SW swell, with a light cross-off breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is still strong (3133). It’s another morning of excellent, clean conditions for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 6th of August follows suit. A 10ft SW swell, with a very long 14-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the WSW again. The energy is moderate (3681). This is a long-period groundswell, which means it’s going to be powerful and lined up, but a bit inconsistent. It’s a classic reef break day.

Friday the 7th of August looks like the swell peaks, hitting 13ft from the SW, but the wind swings onshore from the east. The morning is marginal, the afternoon is a no-go.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th have solid 10ft and 8ft SW swells, but the wind is still a factor. The Monday the 10th morning looks promising again, with a 7ft SSW swell and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (2366). The later days taper off with smaller swells and stronger winds.

To sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off with choppy, onshore slop. The real magic is locked in for Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th of August. Those mornings are the standouts. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your window. The crowds are a concern at Boneyards – they can be around, so get there early. For the rest of the window, it’s either too messy or too big for the average punter.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the horizon.

- Rusty

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