Surf Forecasts:
Bonza Bay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,246 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with E 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 (Aug 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 34°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
787 | 575 | 602 | 627 | 584 | 596 | 130 | 61 | 62 | 106 | 106 | 158 | 148 | 264 | 246 | 123 | 220 | 243 | 687 | 8246 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:38PM1.95m | 3:46AM1.93m | 4:04PM2.03m | 4:14AM1.98m | 4:31PM2.09m | 4:43AM1.99m | 5:00PM2.10m | 5:12AM1.96m | 5:31PM2.07m | 5:44AM1.89m | 6:04PM1.98m | 6:18AM1.78m | 6:41PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.45m | 9:52AM0.35m | 10:11PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.30m | 10:39PM0.34m | 10:46AM0.29m | 11:09PM0.34m | 11:15AM0.32m | 11:40PM0.39m | 11:46AM0.39m | 00:14AM0.48m | 12:19PM0.50m | 00:53AM0.62m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
787 | 742 | 602 | 627 | 584 | 596 | 130 | 402 | 196 | 160 | 106 | 158 | 148 | 128 | 246 | 111 | 264 | 129 | 314 | 3415 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSE 5 | SW 11 | E 10 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
421 | 575 | 339 | 274 | 260 | 224 | 8 | 61 | 21 | 18 | 208 | 79 | 35 | 115 | 92 | 123 | 220 | 138 | 62 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSE 14 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — |
— | — | 93 | 125 | 120 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | — | 86 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | ENE 5 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 17 |
952 | 1342 | 1090 | 1137 | 1633 | 1233 | 799 | 41 | 62 | 106 | — | — | 52 | 264 | — | 108 | — | 243 | 687 | 8246 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 476 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 168 | 23 | 156 | 4 | 0 | 435 | 0 | 99 | 301 | 124 | 666 | 555 | 52 |
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Information about the Bonza Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bonza Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bonza Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bonza Bay 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 (Bonza Bay) 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 Bonza Bay 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.
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