
Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S 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 (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, looking at what’s on offer for Bonny Hills over the next sixteen days. It’s a bit of a slow burn, with a lot of flat or ordinary days to sit through before we get a decent run of clean surf.
First off, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th have tiny, weak swell with combined energy in the low double digits (76 and lower), and the wave quality is just not there. Wednesday the 15th through Sunday the 20th see a bump in size, but the wind is a mess—cross or cross-on—and the surf is described as marginal or poor. The energy picks up through the week (282 to 694), but the chop and onshore wind ruin the shape. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, it’s more interesting for kiteboarding than paddling during those days.
Then we hit the sweet spot. Tuesday the 21st morning is the standout. The swell is 5ft from the ENE, period 10 seconds – that’s nice groundswell with good energy (447). The wind is glassy, light SW, so the surf will be clean and lined up. Bonny Hills is a point break, so that longer period will wrap in nicely. It’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting around forever, but the crowds are sometimes a thing, so expect a few others out. This is the best on offer, and it’s beginner-friendly at that size.
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings are also good, with clean conditions and swell around 4ft from the E (energy 233 and 219). The wind is cross-off or light, so the waves will hold shape. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are even better for glassy conditions, with the wind dropping to glass both mornings and afternoons. Swell sits at 3ft from the E, period 10 seconds (energy 261 to 321). Perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
Sunday the 26th keeps the clean theme with 3ft E swell, period 12 seconds (317 and 367), and a cross-off wind. That longer period will give the point break some nice, racy lines.
After that, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th drop off hard. The swell fades to 2ft and 2ft, and the wind cranks up to 19 mph, making it a write-off.
So, lock in Tuesday the 21st morning as the pick, with Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th as solid backup sessions. The rest is either flat or too messy to bother.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 12 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 55 | 48 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 255 | 507 | 721 | 403 | 377 | 331 | 237 | 266 | 365 | 327 | 280 | 450 | 562 | 599 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:26AM0.84m | 7:53PM1.42m | 8:21AM0.88m | 8:43PM1.47m | 9:12AM0.92m | 9:31PM1.46m | 9:59AM0.95m | 10:16PM1.41m | 10:45AM0.96m | 11:00PM1.33m | 11:31AM0.97m | 11:42PM1.22m | 12:17PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.18m | 1:03PM0.16m | 2:38AM0.12m | 1:58PM0.13m | 3:25AM0.09m | 2:50PM0.12m | 4:09AM0.08m | 3:40PM0.12m | 4:51AM0.09m | 4:29PM0.16m | 5:32AM0.12m | 5:18PM0.21m | 6:12AM0.16m | 6:08PM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | S 15 | SSE 17 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 21 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
34 | 55 | 48 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 9 | 25 | 180 | — | — | 17 | 28 | 32 | 266 | 40 | 42 | 280 | 450 | 562 | 599 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | SSE 12 | S 17 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 20 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
47 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 2 | 30 | 42 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SE 7 | S 20 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | — | S 15 | SE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | — | 4 | 14 | 30 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 24 | 56 | — | 255 | 507 | 721 | 403 | 377 | 331 | 237 | 87 | 365 | 327 | 66 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 89 | 243 | 563 | 596 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 188 | 223 | 5 | 63 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 5 |
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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.











