Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s headed our way for Bonny Hills.

The coming week starts off pretty ordinary, but we’ve got a couple of standout days that are worth circling on the calendar. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, the 25th of July. We’re looking at a solid 6ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell packing some real punch. Total wave energy is strong (1066). The wind is a glassy WNW offshore at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. This is the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers, as it’s pushing into the 5ft-plus range. The swell direction is perfect for Bonny Hills, which is a point break that loves an exposed SE swell. Expect a few more people in the water though, as it’s a consistent spot and crowds are sometimes a factor.

Sunday morning, the 26th, is also looking very good. Still a 5ft swell from the SSE, still a 12-second period, with a cross-off wind from the WSW at 3 mph. The water will be clean, and the energy is still strong (703). It’s a notch below Saturday, but still a fantastic morning session.

After that, it drops off. Monday and Tuesday are small and average, with Tuesday afternoon dropping to a weak 2ft and choppy conditions. Then we hit a lull. Wednesday, the 29th, is tiny (0.7ft) and a total write-off.

But hold on. The following week has a big, promising pulse. On Thursday, the 30th of July, things pick up again with a 4ft S swell, 12-second period, and a clean offshore W wind at 12 mph. This has very good potential (energy 588). Then the real standout of the second week arrives on Friday, the 31st of July. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the SSE, with an 11-second period. The wave energy is massive (2427). This is only for the experts; it’s well over 8ft. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph in the morning, keeping it clean. This is a powerful, serious swell that will have the point working hard. It’s a promising long-range call, but still a bit out there, so keep an eye on it.

The weekend after that (1st and 2nd of August) stays surfable, with 7ft and 5ft swells, but the winds are more cross-off, and the quality drops to marginal. It’s a pretty blank run after that, with small, choppy conditions, until the 6th and 7th of August offer a few more clean but average surfable waves.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 25th is your top pick for a clean, solid session. The following Friday, the 31st, is the big, powerful, expert-only swell to watch. Don’t waste your time on the tiny days in between.

Rusty out.

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