Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at Bonza Bay. This river mouth setup is exposed to the south, and the first session worth paddling out for is Friday morning, the 24th of July. That's a big fella though – a solid 10ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, generating a massive combined energy of 4175. That's a lot of power. The wind is WSW at 12 mph, which is cross-offshore, keeping things clean. But listen, at 10ft, this is only for the experienced crew. Beginners need to stay on the beach for this one. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a massive 5° colder than normal for this time of year – so don't forget a thick steamer.

The standout of the whole forecast comes on Saturday morning, the 25th of July. We've got a 4ft groundswell from the SSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds and moderate combined energy of 1055. The wind is glassy – dead calm – from the SSW at just 3 mph. This is about as clean as it gets. The long period makes it better suited for the river mouth here than a beach break, so you're in luck. The waves will have shape and energy, with long gaps between sets making the paddle out easy. It's a clear winner for experienced surfers, but the 4ft size is also totally manageable for intermediates. Crowds are possible here at times, but on a Saturday morning with that quality, expect plenty of company.

After that, things get messy. Saturday afternoon sees a cross-on breeze, and from Sunday the 26th through to Wednesday the 5th of August, we hit a long stretch of poor surf. The winds get strong and cross-shore, and the quality drops right off. There's over a week of dodgy conditions, so don't hold your breath.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel though. On Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August, we get a reprieve. The wind swings to NNW at 6 mph, which is offshore, and the 4ft ESE swell is clean. The energy is moderate at 607, but the offshore wind will make it rideable. This is a decent option for a mid-week session.

Then, on Thursday morning, the 6th of August, we get another big pulse. A 11ft SE swell with a 9-second period and combined energy of 2052. The wind is SW at 9 mph, making it cross-shore. That's a massive wave, and at 11ft, it's experts-only territory again. The short period means it'll be a bit on the wall, but the sheer size will be intimidating.

The real pick of the whole window is that Saturday morning, the 25th of July. Glassy, clean, long-period groundswell. Don't miss it.

Rusty.

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