Surf Forecasts:
Bonza Bay surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bonza Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bonza Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Bonza Bay has cooking over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of southerly swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a bit of a handful early on. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a good 5° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a decent steamer.
The first real standout is Monday morning, July 13th. The swell eases back to a cleaner 6ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – WSW at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (622), but that glassy surface will make it feel like a dream. This is a solid call for the intermediate surfer. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are also looking good with glassy mornings and consistent 6ft to 5ft east swell, and the energy is holding steady around 500.
Now, keep an eye on Sunday, July 19th. The forecast shows a 10ft groundswell from the south with a 14-second period. That’s a massive amount of energy (3201) and the wind is glassy in the morning. But listen, 10ft is only for the experienced crew. It’s going to be a big, powerful, long-period beast. This is the highlight of the entire run if you’re an expert. The following Monday and Tuesday (20th and 21st) are still solid in the 5ft to 6ft range from the south, but the wind is cross-shore, so not quite as perfect.
The mid-week from the 22nd brings another pulse of long-period south swell, with the 18-second period on Wednesday the 22nd morning being a standout for energy (3695). That’s a serious, heavy groundswell. Again, that’s one for the experts only, as the 8ft faces will be powerful. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it won't be as clean as the glassy days. The last few days of the run fade into smaller, wind-affected surf, so the real action is in the first ten days.
After a bit of a messy start with Friday and Saturday, the surf really cleans up from Monday the 13th. The absolute best bet for the average surfer is the glassy Monday morning, July 13th. For the big dogs, you can’t miss the Sunday, July 19th or Wednesday, July 22nd mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2333 | 2029 | 1568 | 1442 | 1351 | 915 | 397 | 422 | 431 | 427 | 308 | 403 | 432 | 484 | 441 | 426 | 452 | 426 | 361 | 446 | 312 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.54m | 00:37AM1.78m | 1:20PM1.65m | 1:42AM1.87m | 2:19PM1.78m | 2:37AM1.95m | 3:10PM1.91m | 3:26AM2.01m | 3:56PM2.01m | 4:11AM2.03m | 4:40PM2.08m | 4:53AM2.02m | 5:21PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.83m | 7:10AM0.74m | 7:21PM0.75m | 8:08AM0.62m | 8:22PM0.65m | 8:57AM0.51m | 9:14PM0.55m | 9:41AM0.42m | 10:01PM0.49m | 10:21AM0.37m | 10:45PM0.46m | 11:00AM0.36m | 11:26PM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 11 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2333 | 2029 | 1568 | 1442 | 1351 | 915 | 241 | 313 | 311 | 427 | 308 | 403 | 432 | 484 | 441 | 426 | 452 | 426 | 361 | 347 | 296 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | S 12 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 397 | 19 | 289 | 184 | 174 | 98 | 68 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 20 | 115 | 186 | 446 | 312 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | 8 | 20 | — | 22 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 348 | 422 | 431 | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 52 | 0 | 129 | 237 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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