Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First off, it’s a rough start. The first few days are a write-off – Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are looking pretty average. The wind is messy and cross-shore, and the wave quality is just not there. You’re looking at around 7 ft to 8 ft of swell from the ESE, but with a cross-breeze, it’s a choppy, bumpy mess. The combined wave energy is strong (1674), but it’s not doing us any favours in the quality department. You’ll have to sit this one out.

Things don’t really improve much through the rest of the first week. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th have some drop in size, with swell around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the wind is still cross-shore. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there. It’s a frustrating wait.

We’ve got a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations until the second week. The surf is pretty uninspiring through the 6th, 7th, and 8th of August. The swell is a mix of short-period and long-period stuff, but the wind is either too strong or onshore, making it a real struggle. The combined energy drops off, and the conditions are just poor.

Now, let’s look at the standout. The best bet in this whole window is shaping up for Sunday the 16th of August. We’ve got a solid 7 ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a light offshore breeze from the north, which is a major positive. This setup is going to produce clean, lined-up waves. The combined wave energy is moderate strong (1025), and the forecast calls for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is your one true standout.

Monday the 17th of August is also worth a mention. It’s a bit smaller, around 5 ft, but still from the south with a long period of 13 seconds and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (1165), and it’s another clean, quality session. It’s a solid follow-up, but the 16th is the real gem.

The river mouth at Bonza Bay is a point break, so it handles a long-period swell well. The 16th is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’ll be worth it.

Rusty.

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