Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Alright, so the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some decent swell pulsing through, but the wind is going to be the main story, and it’s not always a friendly one. There’s a lot of strong cross-shore and cross-onshore wind in the forecast, which will chop things up. The water is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 66°, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We start off on Friday, 21st of August afternoon with some small waves. A 4ft SSW swell is rolling in with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 506. The wind is a light ESE breeze, so it’s not terrible, but it’s not brilliant either. It’s a bit marginal, but you could get a few if you’re keen.

Saturday, 22nd of August, is a write-off. The morning is a cross-shore 19 mph SW wind with a tiny 2ft S swell, and the afternoon gets nasty with a 31 mph near-gale cross-shore wind and a 8ft lumpy, short-period swell. Stay out of the water.

Sunday, 23rd of August morning has a big 8ft SW swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1841. But the wind is a cross-shore SW breeze at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. It’s only for the experienced crew, and even then, it will be messy. The afternoon drops to 5ft but the wind goes cross-onshore, so it’s no good.

Monday, 24th of August is small and weak with a 3ft S swell, and the wind is light cross-onshore. Nothing to get excited about.

Tuesday, 25th of August morning sees a nice 5ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1085. The wind is a light S cross-onshore breeze. This is a highlight. The long period is great for a setup like this, giving proper lines and good energy. The afternoon is similar but a touch smaller.

Wednesday, 26th of August morning is a tricky one. A 6ft S swell with a 16-second period (very long) and combined energy of 1796 (strong). But the wind is a cross-onshore E breeze at 9 mph, which will mess with the surface. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 8ft, but the wind cranks up to 19 mph cross-onshore, so it’s a lumpy, blown-out mess.

Thursday, 27th of August, we get a 5ft S swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-shore. It’s going to be lumpy and hard work.

Friday, 28th of August morning is a bit more promising. A 5ft S swell, 13-second period, with a gentle cross-shore SSW wind. It’s marginal but the cleanest it’s been in a while. The afternoon brings a 6ft E swell with a 10-second period and a light onshore breeze, so it’s small and wind-affected.

The best surf of the whole period looks like it will be on the morning of Wednesday, 2nd of September. We’ve got a 6ft E swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the north. It’s clean, and the combined energy is moderate at 696. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but this is the standout window.

The rest of the second week is a mix of small, windy, or messy conditions. Thursday, 3rd of September and Friday, 4th of September are not worth your time. Saturday, 5th of September morning has a 8ft E swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s a bit of a chop.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle with wind. The standout is the Wednesday, 2nd of September morning for clean, chest-high waves. Otherwise, it’s a case of picking the least windy windows.

Rusty.

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