Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Bonza Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, truth be told, it’s a tough stretch. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t kick in until the 2nd of September, but even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a long patch of iffy to poor conditions, with the wind and swell not really lining up. For a river mouth, Bonza Bay is exposed to a southerly swell, and the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout, as far as anything goes, is the morning of the 2nd of September. You’ll see a 5ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period – that’s a proper long-period groundswell, which means good energy and shape, but at a river mouth, it might bend a bit straight. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the south at 6 mph, keeping things a touch rippled but not ruined. The combined energy is moderate (1026), so there’s some push behind it. The crowd factor is only “sometimes,” so you might get a peak to yourself, but it’s a fairly consistent break, so it’ll hold a wave. This is your best bet, and it’s only a marginal call.

After that, it’s a long slog. The 3rd kicks up a bit of a chop with a 3ft S swell, but the wind is up and messy. The 4th of September has a big 10ft SSE swell, but with a 19 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s blown out and lumpy – that’s only for the hardcore, and even then, this is better suited for a kite. The 5th, 6th, and 7th are all blown out too, with fresh to strong breezes making a mess of things. There’s even a 21-second period swell on the 6th, but it’s wasted with a 22 mph cross-shore wind.

The second week doesn’t get much better. The 12th of September has a 6ft to 7ft S swell with a 15-second period, which sounds promising, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore to cross-onshore, so it’s lumpy. The 15th has a similar story. The 17th of September has a 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, but again, cross-onshore wind. Honestly, there’s no other true standout. The wind just never lets up for any clean, glassy conditions.

So, I’d say if you’re keen, paddle out on the morning of the 2nd of September. It’s the only window where the energy and wind are close to working together. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. It’s a blank run for most of the 16 days, but that’s not unusual for this area when the wind gets stubborn. Keep an eye on it, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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