Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about Bonza Bay. This is a river-mouth setup, and it’s got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is a full 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s well outside the usual range, so you’ll want a solid wetsuit if you’re paddling out.

The first proper surf to get excited about is Friday morning, July 24. There’s a good pulse of swell coming in at 8ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds and a combined energy of 3380 (moderate to strong). The wind is WSW at 12 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which is keeping things clean. This is a solid size – probably too much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s offering some real power. The wave state is clean, and the wind is a moderate breeze.

Saturday morning, July 25, is a true standout. We’ve got 4ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period, giving a combined energy of 951 (moderate). The wind is dead calm – glassy. That’s about as good as it gets for clean conditions. The swell is a bit smaller, but the long period groundswell means the waves will have shape and energy, and the glassy surface will make it look like a mirror. The break is fairly consistent here, so you won’t be waiting too long. Crowds are possible – it’s a spot that can get busy. If you can get out early, you’ll be rewarded.

After that, from Sunday afternoon through to the end of the first week, the surf turns messy. Winds pick up, swells get longer but less reliable, and the quality drops. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

We get a flicker of hope on Tuesday morning, August 4. The swell is only 4ft from the east, with a 10-second period, but the wind is light from the north at 6 mph and cross-offshore, giving clean conditions. The combined energy is 584 (moderate). It’s not a big day, but it’s worth a look if you’re keen.

The second week holds some promise, but it’s less certain. Wednesday morning, August 5, has 5ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with a combined energy of 1718 (moderate to strong). The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SW at 16 mph, so it’s not pristine, but the long-period groundswell will have some punch. Friday, August 7, also sees a clean cross-offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell is only 3ft, so it’s a small one for the patient surfer.

The standout here is definitely Saturday morning, July 25, for the glassy conditions and the long-period south swell. Friday morning, July 24, is the other one for the bigger wave riders who don’t mind a bit of size.

Rusty.

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