Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through at Boneyards. It’s a reef break for advanced surfers only, so don’t even think about paddling out unless you’ve got the skills. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The first few days are a tease. On Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, we’ve got a consistent 7ft to 6ft SW swell (12-second period) with a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The combined swell energy is strong, but it’s really just a warm-up.

Friday the 24th morning is the absolute standout. We’re looking at a 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is massive. This is expert territory only, and it’s going to be a heavy, powerful wave. The long period means it will be walling up and offering some deep barrels, but it could be a bit too straight for the beach break-savvy, but at a reef, it’s going to be a thing of beauty. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Saturday the 25th morning is still excellent, with a 8ft SW swell (13 seconds) and glassy conditions again. The combined energy is still strong. This is a more manageable size for experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon, the wind turns onshore, so the morning is the window.

Sunday the 26th keeps the quality high. Morning has a 7ft SW swell (12 seconds) with a clean cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 6ft swell. Both sessions are clean and rideable.

The next week gets a bit more mixed. Monday the 27th morning is still good with a 7ft SW swell (12 seconds) and clean conditions, but the afternoon is a write-off with onshore winds. Tuesday the 28th is a mess with a strong onshore wind, despite the 8ft SSW swell. Wednesday the 29th looks promising again with a 7ft to 8ft SSW swell (14 seconds) and cross-offshore breezes, keeping it clean and powerful.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday the 30th through to Saturday the 1st of August, it’s a write-off. Strong onshore winds, poor surf conditions, and the swell drops off. There’s a gap of about three days of pretty poor quality.

Things pick up again on Sunday the 2nd of August, with a small 4ft swell but clean conditions. It’s marginal. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th offer small but clean waves. Tuesday afternoon sees a jump in size with a 6ft SE swell (8 second period), but the short period means it’s wonky.

The final standout in the long-range is Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning shows a 7ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong. This is a promising one, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon on the 5th is still rideable but a bit choppy.

So, the best on offer is clearly Friday the 24th morning for the big, glassy, groundswell session. The second best is the Saturday morning window on the 25th.

Rusty.

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