Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 647 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bonny Hills in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s coming up for Bonny Hills. It’s a bit of a slow burn for the first week or so, but there’s a big payoff waiting for those who can wait.
The overall pattern is pretty average for the first several days. We’ve got small, short-period swell and a lot of onshore or cross-shore wind messing things up. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get in the water comes on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. It’s small, with a 2ft south swell at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (160). The wind is light offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary – just a little something to wet the line.
Things stay pretty flat and messy through the end of the first week. The standout morning in this early stretch is Friday, September 4th. The swell is only 3ft from the south with a short, weak 6-second period (combined energy 111), but the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That means the surface will be like a mirror, so if you’ve got a longboard and you’re happy to scratch for tiny, clean waves, that’s your window.
We then hit a real lull. From Saturday the 5th through to Wednesday the 9th, the surf is generally poor, with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, here’s the big one. Thursday, September 10th through Friday, September 11th is where the magic happens. On Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft from the south, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s big and messy – only for the hardcore. But Friday morning? That’s the pick of the entire forecast.
Friday, September 11th, morning is the standout. The swell is 10ft from the SSE, but with a 10-second period, giving it some real power (combined energy 1993 – that’s strong). The wind is glassy, dead calm. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction from the SSE is a good match for the break’s optimum SE direction. It’s a point break and consistent, so it will handle that size well. Just be aware, with that size, it’s experts only. A 10ft wave is a serious paddle.
Saturday the 12th will still have some size (5ft ESE) but the wind will be cross-shore, making it bumpy.
After that, the second week looks much more average again. The swell drops off and the wind picks up. There’s a small window on Tuesday, September 15th morning with a 6ft NE swell and glassy wind, but it’s a short period (7 seconds) and the combined energy is still moderate (491). It’s a “good” forecast, but not a patch on the previous Friday.
So, to sum it up: don’t waste your time this week. Wait for Friday, September 11th, morning. That’s the one. Get it while it’s glassy and big.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 12 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 | 82 | 86 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 106 | 104 | 67 | 77 | 43 | 146 | 266 | 617 | 202 | 123 | 162 | 158 | 134 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:47AM1.15m | 00:04AM0.95m | 12:43PM1.16m | 1:03AM0.86m | 1:49PM1.17m | 2:16AM0.80m | 3:06PM1.19m | 3:47AM0.79m | 4:27PM1.24m | 5:14AM0.83m | 5:38PM1.30m | 6:17AM0.91m | 6:35PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM0.31m | 6:03AM0.29m | 7:14PM0.38m | 6:57AM0.34m | 8:40PM0.41m | 8:05AM0.38m | 10:18PM0.39m | 9:26AM0.39m | 11:35PM0.33m | 10:48AM0.34m | 00:29AM0.25m | 11:57AM0.27m | 1:13AM0.19m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
110 | 82 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 50 | 64 | 104 | 67 | 77 | 31 | 53 | 23 | 617 | 202 | 123 | 162 | 158 | 134 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | NE 4 | S 8 | E 9 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 |
10 | 50 | 86 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 22 | 106 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 43 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 65 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | S 20 | E 10 | S 19 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — |
50 | 5 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 39 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 2 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | NE 4 |
25 | 37 | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | 31 | 12 | 42 | 1 | 146 | 266 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 337 | 0 | 100 | 387 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0 |
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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.











