Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,497 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Boneyards. This is a reef setup, exposed and demanding, best for advanced surfers. Water temps are about average for this time of year.
The first half of the outlook is a bit of a waiting game. There’s some swell around, but the wind is messing with it. The first real glimmer of something special hits on Sunday the 13th morning. Swell is a solid 8 ft from the SW, with a deep 15-second period. The combined energy is strong (2874), and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. This is the signal for experienced surfers that the fun is about to start.
But the real standout, the one you want to circle, is Monday the 14th. The morning is pure magic. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 8 ft from the ESE, and the combined energy is strong (1546). Period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable. That afternoon holds up too, with 8 ft from the E and clean cross-off wind. This is premium Boneyards, but it’s sizeable – this is for experts only. Crowds are possible, so get out there early.
Tuesday the 15th morning offers a nice breather, with 5 ft waves and glassy conditions. It’s a good window for the slightly less confident crew.
The second week gets hectic. Wednesday the 16th sees a big jump in swell, up to 8 ft, but the wind is strong. It’s going to be lumpy. Saturday the 19th is a good call: clean, 7 ft SW swell, with a strong energy reading (2211). That’s a solid session.
Then we get into the big stuff. Sunday the 20th morning has 13 ft waves, but the wind is a strong breeze. The real monster is Monday the 21st morning: 16 ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy reading is massive (11499). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s not total chaos. This is a serious, big-wave day for the best of the best. Tuesday the 22nd is a write-off with onshore chop.
The outlook wraps up clean on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th, with 5 ft to 7 ft swells and clean conditions, a nice way to finish the run.
The real standouts are Monday the 14th for the glassy, powerful session, and Monday the 21st for the enormous, long-period groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 171 | 355 | 326 | 487 | 1431 | 1762 | 1286 | 956 | 869 | 583 | 1271 | 3100 | 2215 | 1604 | 1055 | 1073 | 1150 | 980 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:26AM1.51m | 2:48PM1.66m | 3:02AM1.61m | 3:22PM1.77m | 3:36AM1.66m | 3:54PM1.83m | 4:07AM1.67m | 4:24PM1.83m | 4:37AM1.64m | 4:53PM1.77m | 5:06AM1.58m | 5:20PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:36AM0.13m | 9:01PM0.11m | 9:09AM0.03m | 9:35PM0.03m | 9:41AM-0.02m | 10:07PM-0.00m | 10:10AM-0.03m | 10:36PM0.01m | 10:39AM0.02m | 11:04PM0.07m | 11:06AM0.10m | 11:30PM0.16m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:06 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 32 | 34 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 9 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 155 | 146 | 155 | 326 | 418 | 1431 | 1762 | 1286 | 956 | 869 | 583 | 1271 | 3100 | 2215 | 1604 | 775 | 473 | 1150 | 980 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 9 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 11 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 268 | 145 | 355 | 108 | 487 | 393 | 65 | 57 | 38 | 37 | 40 | 298 | — | — | — | 947 | — | 346 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | S 5 | — | E 10 | S 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 |
| kJ | 48 | 171 | 45 | 22 | 87 | 90 | 13 | — | 49 | 4 | 146 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 232 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | SW 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 24 | 34 | 14 | — | — | — | 59 | 48 | 133 | 306 | 659 | 773 | 1055 | 1073 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 198 | 141 | 143 | 181 | 141 | 0 | 198 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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