Boneyards surf break

Boneyards surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 SAST
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Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Apr 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 14s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr)16ft (5.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
6
!
7
9
0
0
3
3
2
3
0
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
5
SW
5.5
SW
5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
E
1.1
SSW
1.7
E
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
E
3
SSW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)131314161614141381291211111089991212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53197652107991142486134594294912866233634392682502291516915694923623671119
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
30
W
35
WSW
20
SSW
5
NE
25
E
35
E
10
NE
10
N
10
ENE
15
N
30
NW
10
SSE
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
W
30
SSW
25
S
10
SSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:21PM
1.41
6:40AM
1.38
7:18PM
1.27
7:43AM
1.20
8:46PM
1.16
9:28AM
1.07
10:49PM
1.17
11:30AM
1.09
12:14AM
1.28
12:42PM
1.18
1:06AM
1.41
1:29PM
1.29
1:45AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26AM
0.34
12:59PM
0.37
1:28AM
0.51
2:08PM
0.52
3:12AM
0.63
3:58PM
0.58
5:26AM
0.61
5:42PM
0.54
6:44AM
0.49
6:46PM
0.44
7:31AM
0.37
7:29PM
0.35
8:07AM
0.27
Tue
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52
Sunset5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-1-----------1---3341
Temp. °C211617171719211825292629322421211817171616
Feels °C (?)13910111513141223272424282418181713121411
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Information about the Boneyards Surf forecast

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.

Boneyards is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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