
Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,056 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bonny Hills this week:
The surf forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bonny Hills in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and it’s been a bit of a mixed bag looking at the forecast for Bonny Hills. We’ve got a run of surfable days, but honestly, a lot of it looks average to tricky, with the real gold hiding further out.
The first bit of proper swell shows up on Tuesday the 8th, but don’t get too excited. We’re looking at a 8ft south swell with a 20 km/h south-southwest cross breeze. It’s pretty chopped up. The energy is moderate (801), but the wind keeps it messy. Water temp is 67°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no dramas there.
Wednesday the 9th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind drops right out to glassy, and the swell, while down to 5ft from the south-southeast, is still around. The energy is moderate (417), but that calm wind makes all the difference. This is the pick of the first few days, clean conditions and a bit of push. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy though, so don’t sleep in.
Thursday the 10th brings a bigger pulse of south-southeast swell, hitting 10ft in the morning. That’s solid, and the energy is strong (2085), but the wind is a 20 km/h cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy and hard to handle. This is big enough that beginners should probably sit this one out. The afternoon drops slightly to 8ft but stays cross-shore and average.
Friday the 11th is a day for the bigger boards. The morning sees 8ft of south swell with a lighter 15 km/h cross breeze. The energy is very strong (2832), so there’s plenty of push, but the onshore wind picks up again in the afternoon, making it messy.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a bit more of a letdown. The swell fades to 5ft and then 4ft. The morning winds are light, but they’re cross-onshore, which never helps. It’s pretty marginal, with low energy (499 and 437 respectively). Don’t expect much.
There’s a bit of a dead patch mid-next week, with only small, poor waves around 2ft to 2ft. It’s flat and messy, so you might as well wax the board and wait.
Now, here’s the standout. The first sign of real quality comes on Wednesday the 16th, when a 7ft south-southeast swell shows up with an energy of (845). The wind is light and cross-onshore, but it’s still much better than what we’ve had. But the real gem is the morning of Saturday the 19th. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the north-northwest, and the swell, though small at 3ft from the northeast, is clean. The energy is weak (132), but it’s glassy. The afternoon gets even better, with the swell bumping up to 4ft from the northeast, still clean with a light north breeze. That’s the one to look for. It’s not huge, but it’ll be the cleanest surf we’ve seen in a while. Keep in mind this is a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
The crowds at Bonny Hills can be a factor at times, so if you can get out there on that Saturday morning, you might have it more to yourself.
That’s the rundown. It’s not all-time, but there are windows if you’re keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
790 | 880 | 471 | 396 | 290 | 1359 | 1918 | 1269 | 2056 | 1599 | 856 | 612 | 331 | 280 | 404 | 221 | 86 | 117 | 170 | 145 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:35PM1.35m | 7:06AM1.00m | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:49AM1.08m | 8:07PM1.36m | 8:29AM1.13m | 8:48PM1.31m | 9:07AM1.17m | 9:25PM1.23m | 9:45AM1.19m | 10:01PM1.13m | 10:23AM1.18m | 10:36PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:57AM0.27m | 1:13AM0.19m | 12:53PM0.20m | 1:53AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.14m | 2:29AM0.12m | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:03AM0.12m | 3:11PM0.12m | 3:35AM0.14m | 3:53PM0.16m | 4:06AM0.17m | 4:35PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 11 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NE 5 |
8 | 9 | 471 | 396 | 290 | 88 | 53 | 176 | 1555 | 1209 | 856 | 612 | 331 | 280 | 404 | 221 | 58 | 117 | 170 | 145 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 16 | SSW 23 | E 15 | SSE 20 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 21 | SSE 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | NE 4 | E 12 | S 11 |
3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 106 | 4 | 301 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 135 | 148 | 246 | 182 | 86 | 41 | 9 | 12 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 16 | ESE 13 | S 19 | ENE 9 | NE 15 | E 15 | S 22 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | E 13 | ENE 13 | SSE 16 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 16 | E 12 |
— | — | 4 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 117 | 14 | 34 | 51 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
790 | 880 | — | — | — | 1359 | 1918 | 1269 | 2056 | 1599 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 21 | 12 | 25 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 336 | 33 | 53 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 63 | 122 | 0 | 15 | 332 | 0 |
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Information about the Bonny Hills Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bonny Hills provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bonny Hills can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bonny Hills 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 (Bonny Hills) 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 Bonny Hills 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.










