Surf Forecasts:
Bonny Hills surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonny Hills over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off for Bonny Hills. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are pretty much a bust with tiny, messy waves. The combined energy is weak, sitting at just 49 and 32, so don't even bother paddling out. You're looking at a gap of a couple of days with nothing worth recommending.
The first real glimmer of hope hits Monday morning, the 24th of August. It's glassy, with a slight air, and we've got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the south. The energy is starting to build (275), and the conditions are looking good. That morning session is your first real chance for a wave.
Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are a mixed bag. Tuesday is a write-off with cross-shore winds, but Wednesday morning the 26th cleans right up. It's a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is holding at 4ft from the ENE with moderate energy (216). It's clean and surfable.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th mornings are the standouts of this first week. Both mornings are glassy. Friday morning especially is a gem: 4ft of ENE swell, glassy conditions, and the combined energy pushing up to 295. This is the best you'll see for a while. Clean, consistent, and the crowds will be manageable.
The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a step down. The swell drops a bit, and the wind turns onshore, making things ordinary. Sunday the 30th afternoon sees the swell size jump to 6ft from the ESE, but the wind is messy, so it's a no-go.
Now, the second week gets interesting but a bit more uncertain. The standout potential is Friday, the 4th of September. The afternoon session shows a massive 12ft swell from the south with a combined energy of 1595. That's a lot of power. However, the wind is cross-shore, and at that size, this is strictly for experts only. It's going to be a big, heavy, and challenging wave.
The following morning, Saturday the 5th of September, offers a more manageable 8ft from the SE with clean conditions. Still a big wave, but the cross-offshore wind (943 energy) could make it more rideable for experienced surfers. Keep an eye on that one.
Overall, the best bet for the average surfer is that Friday the 28th of August morning. For the big-wave hunters, that Friday the 4th of September afternoon is the one to circle, but it's a long way out so treat it as a promising possibility.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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67 | 43 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 218 | 198 | 218 | 81 | 79 | 132 | 126 | 213 | 154 | 151 | 170 | 228 | 223 | 275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 |
67 | 43 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 218 | 198 | 218 | 81 | 79 | 132 | 45 | 29 | 154 | 151 | 170 | 228 | 17 | 275 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SE 14 | S 10 |
8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 32 | 39 | 68 | 51 | 71 | 38 | 68 | 24 | 48 | 48 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 8 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 8 | SSW 6 | SSE 17 | SE 5 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 11 | E 6 | S 12 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 14 | SSE 14 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 58 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 1 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 6 | — | 16 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — |
1 | — | — | — | 9 | 47 | 61 | — | 80 | 28 | 28 | 126 | 213 | — | — | — | — | 223 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 63 | 5 | 5 | 63 | 46 | 0 | 122 | 0 | 109 | 225 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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.











