
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little slice of coastline. Let’s cut to it: the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, with a few perfect windows and a lot of time you’re better off staying on the beach.
First off, the water here at Boneyards is running at 15°C – that’s about 4° colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll be needing a thick wetsuit, no doubt. The whole 16-day outlook is all about Boneyards, a solid exposed reef break that needs clean conditions to really deliver.
The first few days, from Friday, August 7th through to around Wednesday, the 12th, are pretty much a washout. The wind is a mess – onshore and cross-onshore – and the swell is big, but it’s lumpy and junky. We’re looking at 3.0m to 3.5m of SW groundswell with massive wave energy (2490 to 6771), but the wind is just ruining it. Honestly, with that much size and strong cross-shore wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. Save your energy.
The week of the 10th to the 12th is a real gap. There’s still swell, but the wind stays bad, and the forecasts are just marginal. It’s a waiting game.
Now, the first real standout that gets me excited is Saturday, August 15th, in the morning. The wind shifts to a light NNW breeze, giving us a clean, cross-off flow. The swell is a solid 1.1m from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap into that reef beautifully. The energy is moderate (1228), and the conditions are clean. This is the kind of morning you forgive all the junk days for. Just remember, this is an advanced spot, and with those long-period lines, it’ll be a bit of a dance – best for a reef like this.
Monday, August 17th, morning is another ripper. Glassy conditions, ENE wind at just 5 km/h, and 2.1m of SW swell at 14 seconds. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell hitting the reef with zero wind. This is the best-on-offer for the whole run. The energy is strong (1866), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. If you can only go out once in the next two weeks, this is the morning.
Tuesday, August 18th, morning is also very good, with a light offshore cross-off breeze from the SW, 1.9m of SW swell, and clean conditions. It’s a step down in size from Monday, but still a solid session.
The energy starts to fade after the 20th, with the last week of the window showing smaller, weaker swells. The 21st and 22nd have some cross-off wind, but the swell is inconsistent and small (0.3m to 0.7m), and the energy is weak (15 to 160). Not worth the drive.
So, the long and short of it: the next week is a bust. The real window is the 15th through the 18th, and Monday the 17th is the absolute standout – glassy, clean, powerful, and perfect for the reef. The 15th is a close second with that long-period groundswell. Get in the water on those days, and you’ll be smiling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2445 | 3234 | 3517 | 2462 | 1919 | 4435 | 3409 | 3588 | 2874 | 2418 | 2573 | 2977 | 2432 | 1098 | 624 | 521 | 790 | 1159 | 1255 | 2320 | 1532 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:50AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.22m | 11:59AM1.09m | 00:33AM1.28m | 1:24PM1.24m | 1:44AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:35AM1.53m | 3:04PM1.59m | 3:18AM1.63m | 3:44PM1.72m | 3:57AM1.68m | 4:20PM1.79m | 4:32AM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.59m | 5:36AM0.55m | 6:00PM0.57m | 7:09AM0.43m | 7:29PM0.44m | 8:08AM0.28m | 8:27PM0.28m | 8:52AM0.14m | 9:13PM0.15m | 9:31AM0.03m | 9:54PM0.07m | 10:06AM-0.03m | 10:32PM0.03m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
2445 | 3234 | 3517 | 2462 | 1919 | 4435 | 3409 | 3135 | 2874 | 16 | 2573 | 2977 | 2432 | 1098 | 624 | 340 | 790 | 1159 | 299 | 2320 | 1532 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | WSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | S 9 | E 8 |
45 | 74 | 77 | 111 | 80 | 45 | 48 | 48 | 29 | — | 16 | — | 46 | 153 | 76 | 521 | 169 | 69 | 1255 | 7 | 262 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 24 | — | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 9 |
— | 45 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 92 | 112 | — | 82 | 49 | 942 | 3 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 13 | — | SSW 12 | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 |
— | — | 108 | 36 | 167 | — | — | 3588 | — | 2418 | — | 143 | 157 | 237 | 245 | 353 | 440 | 599 | — | 299 | 387 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 184 | 0 | 141 | 1 | 0 | 425 | 3030 | 0 | 258 | 198 | 184 | 184 | 562 | 141 | 173 | 198 | 141 | 141 | 141 | 141 |
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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.
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