Bonny Hills Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.59° S 152.84° E

Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonny Hills sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.2° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a snooze. We don’t see anything worth a look until Friday morning, August 21st, but it’s pretty weak – just 4ft of NE swell with a short 6-second period. Combined swell energy is low (141). Water temp sits at about 67°, pretty average for this time of year, no surprises there.

We go through a real flat spell from Saturday the 22nd into the middle of the week where the swell either drops way off or gets wrecked by bad wind.

The first real chance to get wet is Wednesday morning, August 26th. There’s a clean 5ft ENE swell, period up to 8 seconds, and a light cross-off wind from the WSW. Combined energy is moderate (282). It’s clean and rideable – a decent little session for sure.

But the absolute standout in this whole stretch is Friday morning, August 28th. We’ve got a nice 4ft S swell with an 11-second period – proper groundswell. Combined energy hits 474, which is moderate-to-strong. A light N wind, cross-off, will keep the surface glassy and clean. This is a point break that loves that S direction with a longer period, so the waves will have some shape and the paddle out won’t be a fight. Crowds are sometimes around, but a Friday morning might treat you right. That’s the one to circle.

The end of August and start of September is mostly small and bumpy, but Saturday morning, September 5th, shows a little pulse of 5ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and combined energy of 500 – strong numbers. The wind is cross from the NNE, so it won’t be perfect, but there’s enough juice to have fun if you’re keen.

Overall, Bonny Hills has a few bright spots, with Friday the 28th being the best of the bunch. Otherwise, you’ll be waiting for the right window.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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184
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68
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242
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305
138
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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ESE
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SW
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NW
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ENE
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WSW
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SSW
15
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High Tide
3:07PM1.01m
3:03AM0.69m
4:19PM1.04m
4:36AM0.69m
5:22PM1.08m
5:53AM0.73m
6:12PM1.14m
6:42AM0.78m
6:53PM1.19m
7:22AM0.84m
7:31PM1.23m
7:57AM0.91m
8:07PM1.25m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.52m
8:57AM0.42m
11:42PM0.47m
10:08AM0.42m
00:28AM0.40m
11:15AM0.39m
1:04AM0.33m
12:10PM0.34m
1:36AM0.26m
12:56PM0.28m
2:07AM0.20m
1:38PM0.23m
2:37AM0.16m
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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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