Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Bonny Hills over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first proper surfable day we’ve got is Wednesday, the 26th of August, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a small 4ft swell from the NE with a short period, and while the morning starts glassy, there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is weak (181), so it’s pretty ordinary. Just a bit of a paddle to get wet.
The real standout window opens up on Friday morning, the 28th of August. That’s the pick of the bunch. The wind swings offshore from the NE, going glassy, which is a massive positive. That will clean up the 3ft swell from the S, and the period is a solid 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (236), so there’s a bit of push. Bonny Hills is a consistent point break, so it’ll be peeling nicely. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Following that, Sunday morning on the 30th of August is another solid option. Winds are glassy again from the ESE, cleaning up a 4ft SSE swell with a 9-second period. The energy is up a notch (373), giving it a good feel. This is a solid morning session for sure.
After that, it gets a bit patchy. There’s a small window on Thursday, the 4th of September, with a 3ft S swell, but it’s only marginal. Then Saturday the 5th of September has a punchy 5ft NE swell with a massive energy reading (480), but the wind is messy and cross-shore, and the period is a short 6 seconds. It’s going to be a bit of a battle, and the size is edging into the zone where it’s not for beginners. Honestly, with that wind and short period, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session.
The rest of the forecast is mostly small, weak, and choppy. There are long gaps of three or four days where there’s simply nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is too small, the wind is wrong, or it’s just a mess. Keep your eye on Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th – those are your best bets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 107 | 114 | 263 | 222 | 151 | 105 | 88 | 215 | 234 | 173 | 147 | 115 | 263 | 214 | 318 | 348 | 242 | 145 | 110 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.14m | 6:42AM0.78m | 6:53PM1.19m | 7:22AM0.84m | 7:31PM1.23m | 7:57AM0.91m | 8:07PM1.25m | 8:31AM0.96m | 8:42PM1.25m | 9:05AM1.02m | 9:18PM1.23m | 9:40AM1.06m | 9:54PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM0.33m | 12:10PM0.34m | 1:36AM0.26m | 12:56PM0.28m | 2:07AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.23m | 2:37AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.19m | 3:07AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.16m | 3:37AM0.14m | 3:38PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 130 | 67 | 25 | 14 | 222 | 151 | 105 | 88 | 215 | 234 | 173 | 147 | 115 | 263 | 214 | 42 | 348 | 242 | 145 | 110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 15 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 30 | 30 | 40 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 10 | 66 | 86 | 75 | 54 | 99 | 38 | 43 | 20 | 44 | 66 | 47 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSE 17 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 11 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 29 | — | 24 | 24 | 24 | — | — | 9 | 21 | 38 | 35 | 52 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 21 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 2 | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 108 | 107 | 114 | 263 | 2 | — | 5 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 318 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 337 | 109 | 109 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 5 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 |
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