Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, signing on for the local outlook. Let’s get into it.
Bonny Hills is our only spot on the radar for the next 16 days. The first week really is a bit of a write-off, with a lot of mushy, weak stuff or blown-out conditions. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action doesn't really kick off until Friday, the 4th of September. That morning you’ll find a glassy 4 ft southerly swell, but it’s a short-period affair at 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit fat and inconsistent. The energy is moderate (229), and it’s rideable, but it’s not the standout.
The real story, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Thursday, the 10th of September. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 8 ft SSW groundswell with a long 11-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the WNW. The energy is through the roof (3110), and it’s set to be excellent for the experienced crew. This is the pick of the entire forecast. It’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Just be aware that at 8 ft, this is for experts only. The afternoon does get messy with a cross-onshore wind and a bigger 10 ft swell, so get on it early.
Friday the 11th holds a similar 8 ft SSE swell, again with a clean offshore wind in the morning, but it’s a little more cross-off than straight offshore. Still a top-notch session for the experienced surfer, with strong energy (1642). The Saturday the 12th is also big, but the wind is a stronger cross-off, bordering on fresh, which makes it less clean than the Thursday and Friday mornings.
After that, the swell backs off and the wind gets messy again. There’s a brief window on Tuesday the 15th morning with a clean 4 ft swell, but it’s only just okay.
To sum it up: the first week is a slog, but the period from Thursday the 10th to Saturday the 12th of September fires up properly. The absolute standout is the Thursday morning the 10th. Clear your schedule.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 12 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
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102 | 149 | 110 | 82 | 86 | 51 | 58 | 57 | 100 | 107 | 102 | 38 | 75 | 46 | 33 | 345 | 374 | 258 | 338 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:16PM1.04m | 11:47AM1.15m | 00:04AM0.95m | 12:43PM1.16m | 1:03AM0.86m | 1:49PM1.17m | 2:16AM0.80m | 3:06PM1.19m | 3:47AM0.79m | 4:27PM1.24m | 5:14AM0.83m | 5:38PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.24m | 5:19AM0.23m | 6:06PM0.31m | 6:03AM0.29m | 7:14PM0.38m | 6:57AM0.34m | 8:40PM0.41m | 8:05AM0.38m | 10:18PM0.39m | 9:26AM0.39m | 11:35PM0.33m | 10:48AM0.34m | 00:29AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 5 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
74 | 149 | 110 | 82 | 23 | 51 | 35 | 31 | 70 | 65 | 102 | 31 | 37 | 26 | 33 | 345 | 374 | 258 | 338 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | NE 6 | S 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
102 | 22 | 18 | 50 | 86 | 31 | 58 | 57 | 21 | 107 | 9 | 38 | 75 | 46 | 25 | 75 | 9 | 130 | 17 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | E 11 |
52 | 50 | 50 | 5 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 38 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | NNE 5 | W 3 | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
28 | 60 | 28 | 22 | — | 23 | 3 | 17 | 100 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 11 | 41 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 125 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 63 | 0 | 89 | 259 | 0 |
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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.











