Surf Forecasts:
Boneyards surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,084 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on Boneyards. This is a reef break for the advanced crew, exposed and serious. The water is a frigid 59°, which is nearly 7° colder than the norm for this time of year, so you’ll need a thick suit.
We’re looking at a slow start. Saturday, August 29th, is a bust – small and messy. Sunday the 30th brings a bit more life with waves around 8ft from the SW, period 10 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (1081), but it’s not the highlight.
The real standout is Wednesday, September 2nd, morning. You’re looking at 12ft of SW groundswell, a 13-second period – that’s long-period energy, and the combined energy is a massive 3909. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the ENE. This is a dream scenario for a reef. It’s big, powerful, and clean. Experts only. The afternoon gets blown out, so don’t sleep in.
Saturday, September 12th, morning is another absolute cracker. Another 10ft of SW swell, this time with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SW. The energy is huge (3244). Same story – clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops off quickly.
There are other days with solid surf, like the 1st of September with 7ft to 8ft of SW swell, but the wind is not as perfect. The 13th of September, Sunday morning, looks promising with 10ft of SW swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s a long way out.
If you’re looking for the best wave, it’s the Wednesday the 2nd and Saturday the 12th mornings. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SW 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 233 | 301 | 925 | 712 | 1250 | 913 | 100 | 836 | 1291 | 1863 | 3314 | 3789 | 2923 | 2187 | 1915 | 1795 | 747 | 980 | 976 | 561 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.77m | 4:39AM1.64m | 4:57PM1.78m | 5:08AM1.61m | 5:26PM1.74m | 5:40AM1.54m | 5:58PM1.65m | 6:14AM1.43m | 6:35PM1.52m | 6:53AM1.29m | 7:20PM1.36m | 7:49AM1.14m | 8:32PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.05m | 10:42AM-0.00m | 11:07PM0.06m | 11:11AM0.04m | 11:38PM0.10m | 11:41AM0.11m | 00:12AM0.19m | 12:15PM0.23m | 00:51AM0.32m | 12:56PM0.38m | 1:44AM0.48m | 1:55PM0.54m | 3:16AM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 16 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 233 | 166 | 406 | 712 | 1250 | 913 | 807 | 836 | 1291 | 1863 | 3314 | 3789 | 2923 | 2187 | 1915 | 1795 | 747 | 980 | 976 | 561 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | E 11 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 230 | 139 | 121 | 558 | 47 | 78 | 100 | 70 | 64 | 70 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 239 | 215 | 285 | 261 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 13 | S 15 | E 8 |
| kJ | 164 | 66 | 35 | 53 | 10 | 11 | 33 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 12 | 229 | 112 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 59 | 301 | 925 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 37 | 69 | 188 | 211 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 514 | 1736 | 672 | 599 | 198 |
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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).
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