Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming together for the Bonny Hills stretch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the opening window on Wednesday morning, 19th August, isn’t a total write-off. The swell is a modest 5ft from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at 438 – that’s moderate energy, enough to get you moving. The real kicker is the wind: glassy, from the NE at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. If you’re keen for a paddle, this is the moment to jump in. The break is a consistent point, exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is SE – we’re close enough to that with the ESE to make it work. Crowds are only a *sometimes* thing, so you might get a few out, but it’s not a circus.

The rest of the week after that morning is a bit ordinary. Thursday and Friday get mushy, with short-period wind swell and cross-shore winds that just chop it up. The weekend is flat and weak, with combined energy dropping into the 20s and 40s. Not worth waxing the board for.

The next real nod comes on Tuesday morning, 25th August. We get a jump in size to 5ft from the NE, but the period is still short at 6 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the N at 9 mph, and the energy is back up to 343 – that’s moderate. It’s clean, but it’s a pretty average wind swell. It’s surfable, but not a standout.

Now, if you’ve got the patience, the real reward is waiting at the end of the month. Thursday morning, 27th August is where things get serious. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy skyrockets to 1431, which is strong. But here’s the catch: the wind is from the SW at 12 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean. At 8ft, this is starting to push into expert territory. It’s not for the faint-hearted, and it’s not for beginners. The setup at Bonny Hills is a point break, so that long-period S swell will wrap in nicely, giving you proper lines. This is the best of the entire forecast, but it’s a big one.

If that’s too spicy, the following Monday morning, 31st August is another cracker. The swell is 7ft from the S, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 1189. The wind is SW at 9 mph, cross-off, keeping it clean. This is still a solid, powerful swell, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a big day, but not as intimidating as the 27th.

Then, on Tuesday morning, 1st September, we get another belter. The swell is 6ft from the SE, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. The combined energy is 1266, and the wind is light from the SW at 6 mph, cross-off. This is clean, lined up, and powerful. Because it’s a point break, that long period SE swell will be threading beautifully. This is another standout for the strong surfers.

To wrap it up: the best of the best is that Thursday, 27th August morning, with the 8ft S groundswell and clean cross-off wind. The Monday 31st and Tuesday 1st September mornings are also absolute gems for experienced surfers. For the casual surfer, the Wednesday morning, 19th August is your best bet for a clean, manageable session.

Rusty, signing off.

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