Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, S swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNE 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bonny Hills.
Right off the bat, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some tiny, weak swell with those light winds, but the conditions are pretty ordinary and the energy is low. You’ll see some surfable waves on Friday the 21st, but it’s nothing to write home about – just small, short-period stuff. Saturday and Sunday are even worse, with poor surf and messy winds. We’re basically in a waiting game.
Now, Wednesday the 26th morning starts to turn a corner. There’s a clean 5ft swell from the ENE with an 8-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (256), and it’s looking like a decent option for a paddle, though it’s not a standout.
The real standout in this forecast is Thursday the 27th morning. Bonny Hills is a consistent point break that's exposed to the swell, and the guidance tells us it goes best with a SE swell. We’ve got a strong 5ft groundswell from the S, with a long 12-second period, driving a hefty 628 combined energy. The wind is a clean SW cross-offshore, which will keep the face smooth. This is proper point-break juice – long-period groundswell like this will wrap in beautifully and offer up some well-shaped, powerful lines. It’s going to be clean with some serious push. Keep in mind that long-period swells can make for longer lulls between sets, so don’t be surprised if you’re sitting out there for a bit.
After that, Friday the 28th morning is still a good call with a 4ft S swell and clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is a step down. Then we hit another rough patch. From Friday afternoon all the way through to the start of September, it’s mostly poor conditions with onshore or choppy winds and not much quality on offer.
Looking way out, we’ve got an interesting prospect on Thursday the 3rd of September morning. It’s over a week away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the models are hinting at a glassy, calm morning with a 5ft SSW swell and a very powerful 590 combined energy. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but with zero wind and clean conditions, this could be a real gem if it holds. The water temp is about average for the time of year here, nothing wild.
So to sum it up: your best bets are this coming Thursday the 27th morning for some proper long-period point-break action, and keep an eye on that glassy morning on Thursday the 3rd of September as a promising long-range call. The rest of the window has a lot of downtime, especially through the end of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | S 11 | E 6 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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143 | 51 | 37 | 53 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 52 | 184 | 160 | 167 | 127 | 154 | 243 | 185 | 276 | 230 | 166 | 95 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:54AM0.74m | 3:07PM1.01m | 3:03AM0.69m | 4:19PM1.04m | 4:36AM0.69m | 5:22PM1.08m | 5:53AM0.73m | 6:12PM1.14m | 6:42AM0.78m | 6:53PM1.19m | 7:22AM0.84m | 7:31PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM0.40m | 10:26PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.42m | 11:42PM0.47m | 10:08AM0.42m | 00:28AM0.40m | 11:15AM0.39m | 1:04AM0.33m | 12:10PM0.34m | 1:36AM0.26m | 12:56PM0.28m | 2:07AM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | S 11 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
89 | 51 | 37 | 39 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 52 | 184 | 101 | 167 | 127 | 154 | 173 | 28 | 276 | 230 | 166 | 95 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 10 |
19 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 29 | 46 | 36 | 41 | 8 | 62 | 67 | 15 | 27 | 14 | 24 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | E 10 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 18 | SSE 12 | ENE 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 14 |
3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 155 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 6 | — | WNW 2 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 |
143 | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 160 | — | 91 | 43 | 243 | 185 | — | 1 | 52 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 122 | 0 | 5 | 139 | 108 | 15 | 337 | 0 | 122 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 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.











