Boneyards Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Boneyards is the only spot on the cards for the next 16 days, so we’re locking in on this one reef break.

The water temperature here is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing unusual, just standard autumn chill.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Friday afternoon (4th September) sees a 10-foot SW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, and combined wave energy is sitting at 3820 – that’s solid, moderate-to-strong energy. But the wind is cross-off from the NNW, and the comments say marginal surf with questionable tide conditions. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not the cleanest window.

Saturday (5th September) is a mixed bag. The morning drops to 7-foot but the wind cranks up to 30 km/h from the NW, also cross-off, and energy drops to 1882. Still clean, but the rain showers aren’t doing anyone any favours. The real beast shows up Saturday afternoon: 15-foot from the WSW, 15-second period, and a massive 11912 combined energy – that’s very strong. Wind is 35 km/h cross-off, so it’s gonna be big and raw. This is only for the real experienced crew; over 8-foot is expert territory.

Sunday (6th September) drops off hard. The swell backs down to 4.5-foot with a 14-second period, but the wind shifts cross-on from the WSW, and the energy drops to 1212 (weak) and then 841 (weak). The comments say poor surf conditions – not worth paddling out.

Monday (7th September) is a write-off. Clean offshore wind from the SSW at 20 km/h, but the swell is small and the comments say poor conditions. Not worth it.

Then we hit Tuesday morning (8th September) – this is a standout. The swell is only 4-foot from the SW, but it’s a 18-second groundswell, and the wind is glassy – zero wind from the west. The combined energy is 1375 (moderate), and the comments say excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. The long period means the waves will have plenty of push and shape, but watch out – at a reef break, that long period can make things a bit tricky if the tide’s weird. Still, this is one of the best windows in the whole forecast.

Tuesday afternoon (8th September) stays decent: 5-foot, 17 seconds, light cross-on wind, but the comments are marginal. Still a solid session if you’re keen.

Wednesday (9th September) gets messy again. The swell jumps to 13-foot in the morning and 11.5-foot in the afternoon, but the wind is strong cross-on and onshore, with energy readings of 12906 and 9924 – extremely strong. But the comments say poor conditions, and those winds will make it a washing machine. Not for paddle surfing – if you’re into kiting, this might be your jam.

Thursday (10th September) stays big: 11.5-foot and 10-foot, with cross-on wind and moderate energy. Marginal at best. The swell is still solid, but the wind kills it.

Friday (11th September) is a bit better. 7-foot in the morning with a 14-second period, light cross-on wind, and 2105 energy (moderate). The afternoon is similar but onshore. Both are marginal. Not terrible, but not firing.

Saturday morning (12th September) – another standout. 7-foot SW swell, 16-second period, glassy with an easterly breeze at 5 km/h. Energy is 2190 (moderate). The comments say excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is clean, glassy, and has good energy. The long period will give it shape, but at a reef, it’ll be a bit more lined up. This is a top pick.

Saturday afternoon (12th September) stays good: 6.5-foot, 15 seconds, light cross wind, clean.

Sunday (13th September) is a solid session too. Both morning and afternoon have 5.5-foot SW swell, 15-16 second period, cross-off wind from the NNE at 15 km/h, and energy around 1319-1399 (moderate). The comments say very good to excellent conditions. This is consistent, clean, and well-shaped. Another top pick for the second week.

After that, the swell drops off fast. Monday (14th September) has a 4-foot morning with fresh offshore wind, but the energy is only 581 (weak) and the comments are marginal. Then it tanks: from Monday afternoon through to Friday morning (18th September), the swell sits below 3-foot, with weak energy and poor conditions. There’s a long gap of almost five days with nothing worth chasing.

Saturday morning (19th September) brings

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