Bonny Hills Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.59° S 152.84° E

Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonny Hills sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.1° 

Bonny Hills surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bonny Hills surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bonny Hills.

We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days, but there are some absolute gems hidden in there if you’re patient. The overall pattern starts off a bit shaky, builds into some solid, clean options mid-period, and then promises a real doozy right at the end.

First up, the water temp is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The kick-off is Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. It’s modest, with a 4ft S swell at 11 seconds and a light W offshore. The combined energy is moderate (388). It’s clean, it’s a point break, and it’s consistent, so a good one for the beginners to get out there. The afternoon cleans up even more, going glassy with a 4ft S swell.

Thursday the 13th starts to get a bit messier. The morning has a 5ft S swell, but the wind swings cross-offshore and the period drops to 8 seconds. It’s still clean, but the quality takes a hit. By the afternoon, a cross-onshore wind and 5ft S swell make for poor conditions.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are pretty much write-offs. The swell is short period, 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, making for a choppy, low-energy mess. The energy is still moderate (between 232 and 303), but it’s not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 16th morning offers a reprieve. A 4ft S swell, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (238) and it’s good surf conditions. The afternoon, however, turns poor again.

Monday the 17th brings a bigger pulse of swell, 8ft on the morning from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy jumps to moderate-high (748), but it’s onshore wind and rain. This is getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners and only good for more experienced surfers, but the wind is rubbish. The same goes for Tuesday the 18th, with messy onshore winds and poor conditions.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 19th of August morning is a little beauty. The wind goes dead calm, glassy, and we’ve got a 6ft ESE swell. The energy is moderate (435). The catch is it’s a bit short period at 8 seconds, but for a point break, the glassy conditions will make it super fun. The afternoon gets a big energy spike to 1322, but it’s a bit onshore, so it’s marginal.

Thursday the 20th morning is a standout. The swell drops to 6ft from the E, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore. The energy is moderate-high (745) and it’s very good surf conditions. This is a solid option for a decent crew, but remember, this spot can get crowded sometimes.

Friday the 21st morning is another glassy gem, with a 5ft ENE swell at 10 seconds and light offshore wind. Very clean.

Saturday the 22nd morning is the real highlight of the whole period. We’ve got a 6ft ENE swell, a period of 11 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (913), and it’s very good surf conditions. The swell direction is bang on the optimum for this spot, and the longer period means the waves will have some real punch. This is your session. The afternoon is still good, but a bit of cross-shore wind creeps in.

Sunday the 23rd morning is still very good, with a 5ft ENE swell and clean cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (558). Monday the 24th morning offers a clean offshore wind with a 6ft ENE swell, and the period is 10 seconds – another very good option.

The last week, from the 25th, things get smaller and more inconsistent. The 26th morning offers a glassy 4ft ENE swell, but it’s just not as exciting.

Then, right at the very end, on Thursday the 27th of August morning, we get a monster. A 10ft S swell, with a 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is massive (2602). This is for expert surfers only. It’s an excellent forecast, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
0
4
2
0
1
0
0
3
2
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.8
S
9
1.4
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.9
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.5
S
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.8
S
8
1.3
S
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
1.9
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
451
317
233
102
233
262
601
360
168
347
232
232
396
152
141
445
717
478
397
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
5
S
15
WSW
20
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
High Tide
8:09AM0.98m
8:29PM1.46m
8:54AM1.04m
9:12PM1.43m
9:36AM1.08m
9:53PM1.36m
10:16AM1.09m
10:32PM1.27m
10:57AM1.09m
11:10PM1.15m
11:38AM1.08m
11:46PM1.03m
Low Tide
2:21AM0.14m
1:53PM0.15m
3:02AM0.11m
2:41PM0.12m
3:40AM0.11m
3:28PM0.12m
4:16AM0.12m
4:12PM0.16m
4:51AM0.16m
4:56PM0.22m
5:24AM0.20m
5:42PM0.30m
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rain showers
part cloud
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clear
rain showers
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6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
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5:19
5:20
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
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4
9
Temp °C
14
20
19
14
18
16
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17
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16
Feels °C
11
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11
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11
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14
14
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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.

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