Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's shaping up for Bonny Hills.

First off, the water is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The week kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Monday afternoon is a write-off with poor surf and an onshore breeze. We get a pulse of 8ft SSE swell arriving Tuesday morning, but it's cross-shore and messy, not really worth paddling out for. Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, is where we finally see a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell drops to a clean 5ft from the SSE. The wave energy is moderate (357) and the conditions are labelled as good. That's our best window early on, but it's a short one – by Wednesday afternoon the wind swings onshore and chops it up.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th see a big jump in size. We're looking at consistent 10ft SSE swell, with a period of 10 seconds, giving it moderate to strong energy (1947 on Thursday morning). The wind is cross-offshore, so the lines will be clean. But honestly, this is getting into the "too big for beginners" territory, and the reports rate it as marginal due to tide. It's a solid option for experienced surfers who want a bit of power.

Friday morning is the standout of the first week. The swell is still 10ft from the S, the period is 10 seconds, and the energy is very strong (3161). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so there's a slight chop but it's manageable. This is the best quality we see in the first week, but remember, it's a point break with a consistent reputation, so you won't be alone out there – crowds are possible.

After that, the swell backs off quickly. Saturday and Sunday drop to 6ft and then 4ft, with worsening winds. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are pretty flat and weak, with energy readings dropping below 100. The wind is light, but there's just not enough push to get excited about.

Now, looking further out, the second week gets interesting. The 17th of September kicks off with an 12ft S swell at 8 seconds, but it's blowing 22 mph – that's fresh and lumpy, and the break is noted as being too big for this spot. The 18th of September is the big one: a massive 16ft S swell, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The energy is extreme (16314) and the wind is cross-offshore and clean. The problem is, the report says it's predicted to be too big for Bonny Hills. This is only for experts, and even then, a long-period groundswell like this can be tricky at a point break – it might just close out or be too unruly. It's a promise of something epic, but it's a long-range call so keep an eye on it.

Saturday the 19th settles down to 8ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, light NNE wind, and moderate energy (1375). That's a more manageable size, but the wind is cross-shore, so it's not perfect. The rest of the second week fades out with smaller, weaker swells and onshore winds.

To be honest, the best bet for a good, clean session is that Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. It's not huge, but it's glassy and fun. For the big-wave hunters, that Friday the 18th is the one to watch – but it's a promise, not a guarantee.

Rusty out.

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