Bonny Hills Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.59° S 152.84° E

Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonny Hills sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.1° 

Bonny Hills surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bonny Hills surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with 1,058 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for Bonny Hills over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Tuesday morning the 11th is a bit of a non-event with tiny 3ft ENE swell and a cross-off breeze, so don’t rush out. The first real glimmer of hope comes Wednesday morning the 12th. That’s when we start seeing a nice little S swell at 4ft, period bumping up to 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s clean, workable surf. The water temp is sitting at 67° with a 0.2° anomaly, so pretty much bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The standout moment of this whole run is Wednesday morning the 12th. Cross-off and glassy conditions, a clean 4ft S swell, and the combined energy is a solid 394 (moderate). That’s a proper little session, and the break is a consistent point break, so it’ll hold shape nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly size too, so everyone can get a piece.

Thursday the 13th still has some hope in the morning with a 4ft S swell and cross-off wind, but it gets a bit ragged by the afternoon as the wind swings and the period drops short. Friday through to Monday the 17th gets messy – mostly cross-onshore winds, short periods, and poor conditions. The swell stays around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is a real problem. There’s a gap of poor surf for a few days there.

Then we get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday morning the 18th. Glassy conditions again, 5ft SE swell, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push. Still, it’s clean. The real interesting one pops up Wednesday the 19th – a 3ft ESE swell with a long 12-second period, and combined energy up at 481 (moderate). That’s a sneaky little groundswell, but it’s only 3ft, so it’s a small craft kind of day. The wind is cross-off or light, so it’ll be clean.

The week of the 20th to 26th is a mixed bag. The swell direction hangs around E/ESE, mostly 3ft to 4ft, and periods are generally short (8-10 seconds). The best of that bunch is Saturday morning the 22nd – glassy, 4ft E swell, but the energy is only 173 (weak). Not a standout, just a surfable alternative. The real late bloomer could be Sunday morning the 23rd, with a clean 4ft E swell and cross-off breeze from the north. That’s a nice, clean window.

If you want the best of the best, aim for Wednesday morning the 12th for that clean, glassy S swell. The longer-range stuff around the 19th has a nice long period but small size, and the 23rd is a clean, fun option. Crowds are a *sometimes* thing at Bonny Hills, so you might have some company on the good days, but it’s a point break, so it spreads out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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459
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614
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478
925
706
665
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
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SSW
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ENE
10
W
15
SW
20
S
10
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10
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SSE
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SW
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SSE
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High Tide
7:42PM1.44m
8:09AM0.98m
8:29PM1.46m
8:54AM1.04m
9:12PM1.43m
9:36AM1.08m
9:53PM1.36m
10:16AM1.09m
10:32PM1.27m
10:57AM1.09m
11:10PM1.15m
11:38AM1.08m
11:46PM1.03m
Low Tide
1:00PM0.20m
2:21AM0.14m
1:53PM0.15m
3:02AM0.11m
2:41PM0.12m
3:40AM0.11m
3:28PM0.12m
4:16AM0.12m
4:12PM0.16m
4:51AM0.16m
4:56PM0.22m
5:24AM0.20m
5:42PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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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.

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