Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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