Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bonny Hills.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first proper wave comes through on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. Clean conditions with a light cross-off breeze from the SW, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the SSW. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year. The energy is moderate (449), but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell – not the most powerful, but it’ll be fun for a beginner on a longboard. It’s a consistent point break, so it’ll be ticking over, and you might see a few others out.

The real standout, what I’d be circling on the calendar, is Friday morning, the 31st of July. That’s the pick of the period. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it real punch. The combined energy is strong at 1672, and it’s clean with a cross-off wind. This is thoroughly excellent for experienced surfers, but at this size, it’s getting too big for beginners. The sets will have some power, and the long period means it’ll hold up well on this point.

Saturday morning, the 1st of August, is still a good call. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SSE, but with a light cross-off breeze keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (505), and the period is 10 seconds – a nice, manageable wave.

Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is special only for the conditions. The wind is dead calm – glassy. The swell is 6ft from the SE, with a period of 13 seconds, so it’s groundswell territory. The energy is strong (949). That long period makes it a bit more of a waiting game for sets, but the glassy surface will be a treat. It’s a good wave, but the long period means it might be a bit straight at times on a beach break, but it’s a point, so it should be fine.

After Sunday, the surf drops off. Monday the 3rd of August is clean but small at 4ft, and it fades to tiny by Tuesday and Wednesday with only 2ft to 4ft on offer. There’s a bit of a dry spell from the 4th through the 6th, with very weak energy values (67 and 46) and onshore winds, so it’s not worth paddling out.

We get a small pulse back on the 9th of August with a glassy morning, 2ft from the ESE, but it’s weak. The next real window opens on Monday the 10th of August. The morning has a clean 5ft from the ESE with a 11-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (639). It’s a good prospect, but it’s a week and a half away, so don’t lock it in just yet.

From the 11th to the 14th, it’s mostly small, clean, and rideable, but nothing to get overly excited about. The 14th of August morning has a glassy 4ft from the S with short period, so it’s surfable but ordinary.

The best of the bunch is without a doubt Friday morning, the 31st of July. Bigger swell, clean, and plenty of energy. The consistent nature of the break means you’ll get your waves, but it’s an expert-only show at that size. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Rusty.

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