Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

This stretch is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows to get wet. The standout window is this coming Monday morning at Bonny Hills. We’ve got a clean 3.6 ft groundswell out of the south, rolling in with a solid 9-second period. The water’s sitting at 66.7°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. The wind is dead glassy – only 3 mph from the south – so it’s going to be as smooth as a lake out there. The combined swell energy is a healthy 379, so there’s plenty of push behind it. This is easily the pick of the forecast for a point break that’s consistent and exposed to that southeast swell direction. Just keep in mind this spot can get *sometimes* crowded.

From Tuesday the 1st right through to the following Saturday, the surf drops off pretty steadily. You’ll see a few mornings with clean 2.3 ft to 2.6 ft south swells, but the energy is low (most days under 200) and there’s always something on the wind keeping it from being perfect. Not worth putting the board on the roof for, really.

Now, here’s an interesting one – Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon. A small, short-period 5.6 ft swell swings in from the northeast, but it’s paired with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 258, and while the size is getting up there for experts, the short 6-second period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and less powerful. A gamble, but if you’re desperate and the wind holds, it’s something to look at. Bear in mind, the week following that (September 9th onward) gets hammered by strong southerly winds and rain, making it a write-off for the most part. Kite surfers might get a look in with the chop, but for paddle surfing, it’s not our time.

So to sum it up: Monday morning is your best bet. After that, it’s slim pickings until a small window mid-week on September 8th. Ride the good ones when they come.

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