Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The only surf on the table this whole forecast period is Boneyards, a heavy reef break for advanced surfers only. There’s a gap at the start with no real recommendation until Thursday afternoon, July 9th.

Thursday July 9th afternoon kicks things off. We’ve got a solid 12 ft SW swell rolling in, but the wind is cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph, so it stays clean. The wave energy is strong (4041). Water temp is 63°, a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The conditions are marginal, but it’s rideable for those with serious skills.

Friday July 10th is the sharp end of the stick. Morning brings offshore wind from the W at 9 mph and clean 12 ft SSW groundswell. Combined energy is pumping (4121). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Friday afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze. This is the standout window – big, powerful, and lined up.

Saturday July 11th drops off fast. Light cross-on wind, swell dropping to 10 ft, and it gets choppy. Afternoon shows 8 ft and a cross-on breeze, nothing special.

Sunday July 12th is not worth the paddle. Cross-on wind, dropping swell, and poor conditions by afternoon.

Monday July 13th morning has a sneaky clean window with a light cross-off breeze and 4 ft SSW swell, but it’s not much. Afternoon switches to a short-period ESE windswell – messy.

Tuesday July 14th and Wednesday July 15th offer small, clean waves from the ESE, but nothing that will get the heart racing.

Thursday July 16th morning brings a return of 8 ft SW groundswell with offshore NW wind – clean and punchy. This is one for the experts. Combined energy is strong (2753). Friday July 17th keeps that SW swell going with clean conditions and moderate wave energy. Both are good, but not quite the peak of the 10th.

Saturday July 18th gets hit by strong WSW winds (22 mph), even though it’s clean, the power is all over the place. Not great.

Sunday July 19th is the big one for later in the window – massive 16 ft SW swell, but with cross-on winds from the NE making it choppy. This is huge energy (over 9000), but messy. Only for the truly experienced, and expect crowds because it’s a rare, powerful day.

Monday July 20th keeps 10 ft SW swell with moderate cross-off breeze. Clean but windy.

Tuesday July 21st is a write-off – strong breeze and rain.

Wednesday July 22nd is clean and solid again with 8 ft SW groundswell, light wind, and excellent conditions. A good day.

Thursday July 23rd morning is the best of the second week – 10 ft SW groundswell, 15-second period (check that long period, it’ll be racing and hollow), offshore wind from the NW, and very strong energy (4073). This is a standout for the experts.

Friday July 24th is smaller but clean in the morning, then a long-period 18-second SSW swell in the afternoon, but it’s cross-shore and weak.

Best on offer overall: Friday July 10th morning for the combination of offshore wind, powerful 12 ft SW groundswell, and excellent conditions. The other standout is Thursday July 23rd morning for that 10 ft, 15-second groundswell with offshore wind – a proper groundswell day for the reef.

Crowds are possible at Boneyards, especially on the good days. This is a serious wave – not one for beginners. With swell over 8 ft, it’s expert territory.

- Rusty

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