
Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 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 1.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Boneyards.
Right off the bat, the next few days are a write-off. We’ve got a solid 11.5 ft SW groundswell (13 sec) rolling in on Sunday morning, but the wind is a cross-off and it’s just messy. The wave energy is pumping hard at 3804, but the quality is not there. Sunday afternoon turns into a full-on mess with a 28 mph cross-onshore. Monday and Tuesday are no better—cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Wednesday the 12th drops to tiny, weak 2.6 ft swell with a crazy long 21 sec period, but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy. Not worth paddling out. Thursday the 13th morning has some clean-ish potential with a 4.9 ft SW groundswell (16 sec), but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s still marginal.
The first real standout is Saturday the 15th morning. We get a clean 6.6 ft easterly windswell (8 sec) with a moderate offshore breeze from the NW. It’s a short-period wave, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s clean and solid enough for an experienced surfer. The energy is moderate at 1410. The afternoon cleans up with a light cross-off and 3.6 ft SW swell, glassy and clean—good for a longer board.
Monday the 17th morning is the best of the quiet stuff. Glassy conditions with a 3.0 ft SW groundswell packing an 18 sec period. The energy is low at 788, but that long period means the waves will be lined up and smooth, perfect for a point break or reef setup like Boneyards. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then, we start to see something brewing for Wednesday the 19th morning. A solid 8.2 ft SW swell (11 sec) with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 1786. That’s a punchy wave, well overhead, and for experts only. The swell direction (SW) matches the optimum SE direction reasonably well for this exposed reef, so expect some nice, powerful lines. The crowd factor here is “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it won’t be a circus.
Thursday the 20th morning is still okay with 8.2 ft SW and a cross-off, but the wind picks up. Friday the 21st is another washout with strong cross-onshore winds.
Looking into the second week, the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd shows some potential with 6.6-8.2 ft SW groundswell and cross-off winds, but it’s less certain and the wind is strong. The energy stays high (around 3000) on the23rd. That’s a promising swell, but we’ll have to wait and see how the wind plays out.
For the absolute best on offer: Saturday the15th morning is the most accessible clean session with that offshore wind. For the real power and quality, Wednesday the19th morning is the standout—big, clean, and punchy, but only for the experienced crew.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4804 | 3718 | 2213 | 2924 | 1936 | 1969 | 4369 | 2950 | 1022 | 500 | 578 | 932 | 1309 | 1115 | 2238 | 1474 | 930 | 724 | 709 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:55PM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:40AM-0.04m | 11:06PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | 1 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 15 | E 8 |
4804 | 3718 | 2213 | 2924 | 1936 | 1969 | 4369 | 2950 | 1022 | 500 | 291 | 932 | 1309 | 1115 | 2238 | 1474 | 412 | 724 | 520 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 9 | — | SSE 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | S 9 | — | SW 15 | — | SW 14 |
49 | 46 | 31 | 113 | 33 | 121 | 14 | — | 158 | 111 | 578 | 176 | 99 | 1053 | 6 | — | 930 | — | 536 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | S 13 | E 8 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 59 | 3 | 34 | — | — | 55 | 8 | 6 | 42 | 31 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
— | 40 | 205 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 558 | 495 | 544 | 639 | 940 | 477 | 534 | 724 | 558 | 359 | 709 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 893 | 143 | 191 | 181 | 184 | 198 | 562 | 141 | 142 | 198 | 141 | 29 | 173 | 29 | 22 | 141 | 0 |
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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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