
Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,962 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
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 the Bonny Hills region.
The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real potential if you pick your windows. The real standout is shaping up for the first weekend of the second week, with a sweet window of clean conditions.
We start off on Wednesday morning, 9th September, with a clean 5ft SSE swell rolling in at Bonny Hills. The wind is glassy, coming from the NE at 3 mph, and the water temp is a touch above average for this time of year at 67°. The wave energy is moderate (417). It’s a solid, user-friendly size for most, with a period of 9 seconds. This is a good one to kick off with.
By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings SSE and picks up to 12 mph, turning it cross-onshore and choppy. The swell drops a little to 5ft, but it’s not worth it. Thursday morning, 10th September, brings a solid 10ft S swell, but with a 9 mph cross wind and rain, it’s big and messy. That’s expert territory only, and it’s not clean. The afternoon is a similar story with 8ft and cross winds.
Friday morning, 11th September, offers a bit of reprieve. A 6ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and a clean, cross-offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (731). This is a good, clean option for the experienced surfer, but it’s not the top pick of the whole forecast.
The surf tapers off significantly over the weekend and into the following week. From Saturday afternoon through to Tuesday the 15th, we’re looking at small, weak swells, mostly under 3ft, and often with onshore winds. There’s a gap of low-quality surf here for several days, with the energy dropping into the double digits. Don’t bother paddling out.
Now, the real standout comes on Wednesday morning, 16th September. We get a solid 6ft SSE groundswell (10-second period) with glassy conditions and a light easterly breeze. The energy is strong (964). This is clean, punchy, and perfect for the point. This is the session to circle on the calendar. The afternoon goes onshore again, so get it in the morning.
The following days are small and ordinary until Sunday morning, 20th September. Another solid window: a 4ft SSE swell, 12-second period, glassy conditions with a NE breeze at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (561). This is another clean, fun morning session, but the swell is a bit smaller than the 16th. The 16th is the better bet.
Things get a bit wild again on Thursday the 24th. The morning sees a 8ft SSE swell with a cross wind, so it’s big and lumpy. But the afternoon glassed off with a 6ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and strong energy (713). That afternoon session on the 24th is a very good, clean option for experienced surfers looking for some power.
Overall, the best on offer is the Wednesday, 16th September morning session. The combination of a solid 6ft SSE swell, glassy wind, and strong energy makes it the clear winner. The Sunday, 20th September morning is a close second for a cleaner, slightly smaller option. The point will be working well. Keep in mind the long period (12 seconds) on the 20th might make the waves a bit more lined up, good for the point.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
396 | 290 | 1186 | 1962 | 1049 | 1328 | 417 | 600 | 393 | 186 | 201 | 334 | 110 | 93 | 150 | 140 | 130 | 88 | 48 | 29 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:49AM1.08m | 8:07PM1.36m | 8:29AM1.13m | 8:48PM1.31m | 9:07AM1.17m | 9:25PM1.23m | 9:45AM1.19m | 10:01PM1.13m | 10:23AM1.18m | 10:36PM1.03m | 11:02AM1.16m | 11:11PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.20m | 1:53AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.14m | 2:29AM0.12m | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:03AM0.12m | 3:11PM0.12m | 3:35AM0.14m | 3:53PM0.16m | 4:06AM0.17m | 4:35PM0.23m | 4:37AM0.22m | 5:19PM0.30m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
396 | 290 | 69 | 1620 | 175 | 880 | 417 | 600 | 393 | 186 | 136 | 334 | 99 | 53 | 150 | 140 | 130 | 88 | 16 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 23 | ENE 9 | SSE 20 | SSE 11 | E 9 | E 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 21 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 4 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
16 | 16 | 7 | 53 | 8 | 132 | 308 | 6 | 15 | 115 | 157 | 141 | 93 | 93 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 48 | 29 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | ESE 13 | E 16 | ENE 9 | E 15 | E 10 | E 9 | E 13 | E 8 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | ENE 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 16 | E 13 | E 14 | E 12 |
5 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 124 | 201 | 14 | 110 | 53 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | S 2 | SSE 5 |
— | — | 1186 | 1962 | 1049 | 1328 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 16 | 7 | 21 | 42 | — | 1 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 552 | 337 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0 | 15 | 337 | 0 | 15 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 436 | 244 |
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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.










