Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, this is a bit of a tough stretch. The first few days are looking pretty average, with a lot of cross-shore wind mushing up the shape. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a full 5°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so don’t forget the booties.

We’ve got a long wait for the good stuff. The first real standout won’t arrive until the morning of Monday, July 20th. The wind will be glassy, dead calm from the east at 3 mph, and we’ll have a 4 ft swell from the southeast with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (689). It’s not huge, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be clean and fun for a cruiser.

The pattern then gets a bit sloppy again until the morning of Tuesday, July 21st. That morning glass-off with a 4 ft south-east swell will be similar quality, but again, nothing massive.

Now, hold onto your board. The morning of Thursday, July 23rd brings a massive 12 ft southwest swell, with a 12-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is through the roof at 5536. This is proper, powerful groundswell. But – and this is a big but – that size is way too big for this break. The report says it’s too big for Bonza Bay. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s likely to be a washing machine. It’s a spectacle, not a session.

The same goes for the morning of Monday, July 27th. We’re looking at a 16 ft south swell with a 14-second period, energy hitting 8554. That’s a monster. Absolutely for big-wave chargers only, and again, probably too much for this spot.

The best bet for the average surfer comes later. The morning of Wednesday, July 29th is a gem. An 8 ft swell from the east-southeast, with an 11-second period, and the wind is completely glassy. The energy is strong (1600). This is a solid, clean swell that’s right on the limit for experienced surfers. It’s a big day, but it’s the best combination of size and clean conditions we’ll see. The wind is calm, offshore, and the swell direction is from the southeast, which is the optimum for this river mouth. Expect some crowds here, as it’s a break that’s fairly consistent.

After that, the Friday morning of July 31st is another good window. A 8 ft southwest swell, 9-second period, with glassy conditions. The energy is strong (1713). The period is a bit short, so it won’t have the same grunt as the 29th, but it’ll be clean and fun for those who can handle the size.

So, the pick of the fortnight is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The morning of the 31st is a solid backup. The big swells on the 23rd and 27th are just too much for Bonza Bay.

Rusty.

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