
Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 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 folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next couple of weeks for Bonny Hills. This is a classic point break that’s consistent and works best with a good south-east swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly setup. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The pattern starts off pretty ordinary. Saturday the 5th has tiny 2ft S swell with a light north breeze, making for clean but very weak conditions. The combined swell energy is a measly 115, so it’s barely worth paddling out for. That same small, clean theme continues into Sunday morning with a 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s just lacking any punch.
Sunday afternoon sees things turn ugly with a 7ft S swell and a strong 30 km/h south wind hammering it, making for poor, lumpy conditions. Monday morning the 7th is a real improvement though – a solid 7ft S swell, period up to 10 seconds, with a light SSW breeze keeping it clean. The energy jumps to 842, and this is the first time you’ll see something worth getting up early for. But Monday afternoon falls apart again with a cross-onshore wind.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday morning the 9th. The swell settles to a clean 6ft from the SSE, period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – absolutely dead calm. The combined energy is a moderate 552, and it’ll be a beautiful morning out there. This is the pick of the first week for sure.
The second week has some big, powerful stuff, but it’s only for the brave. Thursday the 10th morning has a strong 10ft SSE swell, with the energy roaring at 1806, but a moderate cross-shore wind makes it a bit of a battle. Friday the 11th morning is cleaner with a 7ft SSE swell, period hitting 11 seconds, and a cross-off breeze, giving it a score of 1147 energy. It’s a solid option.
Then we get into the big stuff. Wednesday the 16th morning sees a 8ft S swell, and by the afternoon it’s jumped to 12ft from the SSE with a massive energy of 3321. The wind is cross-shore, but the forecast says it’s too big for the break. That’s expert-only territory. The same goes for Thursday the 17th – 12ft SSE swell, clean cross-off wind, but the energy is a staggering 4327. It’s a full-on ocean.
Friday the 18th morning is the other big highlight. A 10ft SE swell, period a very long 14 seconds, with a light SW breeze and glassy conditions. The energy is 3912, and the forecast flags it as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell, so expect long lines and big sets. But that long period means it might be a bit too straight for a beach break – at a point like Bonny Hills, it’ll be unreal.
After that, things ease back. Sunday the 20th morning has a clean 7ft SSE swell, period 9 seconds, with a cross-off breeze, making for a decent session to wrap up the outlook.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Wednesday morning the 9th for a clean, fun session, and Friday the 18th for the big, experienced crew. The rest of the time is a mix of ordinary and gnarly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 98 | 52 | 44 | 426 | 741 | 834 | 593 | 281 | 694 | 844 | 606 | 539 | 393 | 809 | 1730 | 1176 | 1007 | 1126 | 862 | 749 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:06PM1.19m | 3:47AM0.79m | 4:27PM1.24m | 5:14AM0.83m | 5:38PM1.30m | 6:17AM0.91m | 6:35PM1.35m | 7:06AM1.00m | 7:24PM1.37m | 7:49AM1.08m | 8:07PM1.36m | 8:29AM1.13m | 8:48PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18PM0.39m | 9:26AM0.39m | 11:35PM0.33m | 10:48AM0.34m | 00:29AM0.25m | 11:57AM0.27m | 1:13AM0.19m | 12:53PM0.20m | 1:53AM0.14m | 1:43PM0.14m | 2:29AM0.12m | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:03AM0.12m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | S 23 | SSE 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
46 | 98 | 52 | 27 | 21 | 554 | 834 | 422 | 281 | 17 | 8 | 606 | 539 | 393 | 8 | 41 | 103 | 1007 | 1126 | 862 | 749 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 10 | SE 13 | NE 6 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 17 | E 9 | E 9 | E 14 |
64 | 15 | 41 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 325 | 6 | 6 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 18 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 7 | E 9 | NE 9 | — | E 15 | E 16 | E 17 | NE 16 | S 20 | ENE 10 | SSE 23 | E 14 | E 13 | E 8 |
5 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 9 | 172 | 15 | 14 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 9 | — | S 9 | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | 47 | 90 | 44 | 426 | 741 | — | 593 | — | 694 | 844 | — | — | — | 809 | 1730 | 1176 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 386 | 5 | 5 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 63 | 63 | 389 | 0 | 5 | 188 | 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.










