Bonny Hills Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here, looking over the next couple of weeks for the Bonny Hills stretch. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, so don’t rush out just yet.

The first week is pretty flat and uninspiring, with only tiny, weak waves on offer. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands for anything with real punch. The water temp is sitting at 66° which is just about spot on for this time of year, nothing to worry about there.

Tuesday morning (4th August) is a write-off. You’ll see a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSE with next to no energy (61) and a 10-second period. On the plus side, it’s glassy, but honestly, it’s barely surfable. The next few days are much the same story – small, weak, and messy. Wednesday morning (5th August) bumps up a touch to 4 ft from the SSW but with a short, weak 6-second period and low energy (163). The wind is glassy offshore, but the wave quality just isn’t there. Thursday through Saturday remain in the doldrums with knee-high slop and onshore or cross-shore breezes.

Sunday morning (9th August) shows a little life with a 3 ft easterly swell and clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore northerly, but the energy is still only moderate (178) and the period is short. It’s a session for a longboard or a foiler if you’re desperate.

Now, Monday 10th August is where we finally get a window. That morning is the first proper standout. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the ENE with a solid moderate energy reading of 380, and the wind is offshore from the WNW. That’s a recipe for some fun, clean lines at Bonny Hills, especially as it’s a consistent point break that handles that SE optimum direction well. The afternoon sees it drop back a little, but the morning session is the one to target.

After that, the middle of the week sees a bit of a lull again. Tuesday 11th has some clean small waves, but nothing to get excited about.

The next real highlight arrives on Thursday 13th August. The morning shows a clean 4 ft swell from the S with a short period (8 seconds) but strong, building energy (315). The cross-offshore SW wind will keep it clean. It’s not huge, but it’s the best looking day in that mid-range.

Friday 14th August brings a bigger, more powerful swell – 5 ft from the S, jumping to a very strong energy reading of 668 in the morning and 805 in the afternoon. That’s serious energy. However, the wind is cross or cross-onshore both sessions, making it choppy and less appealing for a clean surf. The period hits 12 seconds in the afternoon, which is long-period groundswell, but with the onshore wind, it’s going to be a battle. This one is for experienced surfers only, and even then, it might be more of a kite day than a paddle day given the strength and chop.

Looking further out, Sunday 16th August morning offers another clean window with a 3 ft S swell (period 11 seconds) and strong energy (384) under a cross-offshore SW breeze. It’s a good, solid option.

The final week tails off again. Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th see the swell drop and the wind turns onshore or light cross-shore, fading the quality right out. Wednesday 19th morning offers a tiny clean bump, but it’s a last gasp.

Best on offer: For the cleanest, most user-friendly waves, get out for the Monday 10th August morning session. That 5 ft ENE swell with glassy offshore wind at a consistent point break is the pick of the forecast. For the biggest, most powerful (but messier) swell, the Friday 14th August has the juice, but you’ll need to be an expert and deal with the chop.

Rusty.

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