Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Boneyards. This is an advanced reef break, so it’s not for the faint of heart. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story.

The water is sitting at 59°F which is a massive 7°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s unusually cold, so if you’re paddling out, a thick steamer is non-negotiable.

We kick things off on Thursday, August 6th. The morning is the standout of the entire forecast. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW swell with a 13-second period wrapping in. The combined energy is pumping at a very strong (4627). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the SW. This is going to be excellent for experienced surfers, but at 12ft it’s strictly for the experts. The afternoon gets ruined by a strong cross-shore wind that chops it up, so make your move early.

Friday, August 7th, the swell drops to 10ft, but the wind turns onshore from the east. It’s going to be a messy, blown-out day. Not worth your time.

Saturday, August 8th, we see a bit of a drop in size, but the wind swings back to a clean cross-off from the WSW. The swell is 8ft in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon. Still a big, powerful wave, but that clean wind makes it much more manageable for the advanced crew.

Sunday, August 9th, the morning looks promising with an 12ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind, but the afternoon gets hammered by a 25 mph onshore wind. That’s pure chaos.

Monday, August 10th, through Tuesday, August 11th, is a write-off. Onshore winds and messy conditions all the way. The swell hangs around, but the quality is gone.

Wednesday, August 12th, the swell drops significantly to under 4ft, but the period jumps to 20-21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which can be tricky at a reef break – it’ll be straight and powerful but not much size. The wind is still messy, so it’s a pass.

Thursday, August 13th, we get a slight bump in size and a long period, but the wind is onshore. Not great.

Friday, August 14th, the morning is a hidden gem. The swell is 4ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the north. The energy is moderate (919), but the conditions are clean. For a smaller, more manageable session, this is a good call.

The real standout in the second week is Tuesday, August 18th. The morning is going to be magic. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SW, 14-second period, and the wind is glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy is strong (1848). This is the best session on offer for the advanced crew. Clean, powerful, and all yours.

Wednesday, August 19th, is small and onshore.

Thursday, August 20th, the swell picks up again to 10ft in the morning with a clean cross-off wind. The afternoon drops to 8ft with lighter wind. Another excellent day for the experts.

Friday, August 21st, is the last day in the window. The swell is still solid at 8ft to 8ft, but the wind is howling from the west at 28 mph. Even though it’s cross-off, that’s gale-force. It’ll be a battle to get out, and the surface will be windblown. Only for the die-hards.

So, the bottom line: Thursday morning, August 6th, is the biggest, most powerful, and cleanest wave of the whole run. If you’re an expert, that’s your day. For a slightly smaller, but still epic session, circle Tuesday, August 18th, for a glassy morning session.

Rusty.

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