Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Bonny Hills.

First up, the water temps are sitting right about where they should be for this time of year, so no surprises there – just get in the water.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start to the outlook. The first real action worth talking about doesn’t kick in until Monday the 10th of August. Monday morning will see a clean 4ft swell from the ENE with a 9-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, making for some clean faces. The wave energy is moderate (260) and the conditions are good, but it’s not a massive day. Monday afternoon cleans up even more with a clear sky and offshore wind, the swell bumps slightly to 5ft from the NE. It’s a good intro to the week.

Tuesday the 11th drops right off with only 2ft on offer, and Wednesday the 12th is pretty ordinary too with a mix of small swell and cross-offshore winds. Not worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 13th gets a bit more interesting with a jump in size. The morning sees a 6ft S swell, 8-second period, coupled with a solid 427 units of combined energy. The wind is cross-offshore, but it’s a short-period swell and the conditions are described as marginal. By the afternoon, the swell hits 6ft from the S, but the wind goes cross-shore and the chop builds. This size is getting into the territory where it’s a bit much for beginners.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are a bit of a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. Sunday the 16th is even worse.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. If you can wait, the standout window is shaping up for Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The wind is completely glassy – dead calm – and the swell is a solid 6ft from the E with a 9-second period. The wave energy is a strong 580. This is a true morning session for the crew who know, with clean, lined-up waves and no wind to mess with them. The crowd could be a factor though, as it’s a spot that can get busy when it’s good.

The following morning, Sunday the 23rd, is also notable. The swell jumps to 7ft from the E, period stretching to 10 seconds, and the wave energy is very strong at 1317. The wind is a light cross-shore breeze, so it’s not as perfect as Saturday, but the size is there for the experienced surfers. That 7ft is getting into expert territory, especially for a beach break set-up where a long-period swell can make things a bit crumbly and straight.

Into the final week, Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th still have some size but the wind is a bit more on it. Tuesday morning the 25th is worth a mention though – glassy conditions again, with a 4ft E swell, 9-second period, and clean conditions. It’s a solid little session to round things out.

So, the bottom line: the early part of the outlook is average, but hold out for the 22nd of August. That glassy morning is the one to circle on the calendar. The 23rd has the size for the experts if you can handle the cross-shore breeze.

Rusty.

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