Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bonny Hills in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew through the outlook for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, it's a slow-go at first, but there are a few windows to work with. The main spot is Bonny Hills, a point break that's consistent and works well for beginners. Water temp is about 66°F, pretty average for this time of year.
The first real chance we get is Monday afternoon, the 17th of August. It's not big, but the wind turns glassy, and that's gold. You'll find 5ft of short-period ESE swell, nothing huge, but it's clean. The combined energy is around 280 (moderate), so there's a little push. Tuesday is a write-off with onshore wind, but Wednesday morning, the 19th, is a standout. Glassy conditions again with a 4ft ESE swell, period stretching to 10 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 400 (moderate). That's a nice little window for a clean, user-friendly wave. Crowds are "sometimes" at this spot, so you might have some company, but it's a consistent point, so it'll handle it.
After Wednesday, things go a bit flat. The wind turns onshore and the swell drops off. There's a few days of pretty ordinary, choppy conditions from the 20th through the 23rd, with swell heights dipping below 3ft and energy dropping down to the 70-90 range (weak). Not worth paddling out for.
Then we get a real curveball. Monday morning, the 24th, we see a tiny 1ft swell, but with a 20-second period. That's a very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate at 223, but that long period is best suited for a point break like this. It'll be clean with a cross-offshore breeze, so it could deliver some surprisingly fun, lined-up waves despite the small size. It's a bit of a weird one, but worth a look.
The following week has a few more promising moments. Tuesday the 25th morning has 3ft of S swell with a 10-second period and clean conditions. Then Wednesday the 26th is the biggest swell we see, with 4ft of SSE swell, 12-second period, and the combined energy hits 637 (strong). That's a solid pulse, but it's a clean cross-offshore wind, so it'll be waves with some punch. That's probably the best option for more experienced surfers, as the size is a bit much for a beginner.
Thursday the 27th has a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops, and the rest of the week is a mix of small, weak swells and onshore chop. The last day, Monday the 31st, has a glassy morning with 4ft of SSW swell, but the energy is low at 130 (weak). It's surfable but nothing special.
Best on offer: Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, for the clean, glassy conditions and fun 4ft swell. The long-period swell on Monday the 24th is a weird but interesting one. For a bit more power, Wednesday the 26th morning is your best bet.
Stay stoked, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
236 | 180 | 207 | 202 | 242 | 219 | 230 | 192 | 374 | 318 | 197 | 156 | 78 | 88 | 83 | 68 | 52 | 56 | 40 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.15m | 11:38AM1.08m | 11:46PM1.03m | 12:21PM1.06m | 00:23AM0.92m | 1:09PM1.03m | 1:04AM0.82m | 2:03PM1.01m | 1:54AM0.74m | 3:07PM1.01m | 3:03AM0.69m | 4:19PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.22m | 5:24AM0.20m | 5:42PM0.30m | 5:57AM0.25m | 6:30PM0.39m | 6:31AM0.31m | 7:26PM0.47m | 7:10AM0.36m | 8:41PM0.52m | 7:57AM0.40m | 10:26PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.42m | 11:42PM0.47m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
170 | 180 | 207 | 202 | 242 | 219 | 230 | 192 | 374 | 318 | 197 | 156 | 48 | 88 | 83 | 68 | 52 | 56 | 40 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 6 | — | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 9 |
20 | 114 | 71 | 78 | 52 | 34 | 59 | 130 | 22 | 19 | 18 | — | 2 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | — | E 10 | S 12 | S 8 | S 9 | S 15 | E 10 | E 12 | — | — | E 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | — |
11 | 50 | 42 | — | 16 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 245 | 33 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 15 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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.











