
Surf Forecasts:
Bonza Bay surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 17,142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1622 | 1660 | 1141 | 972 | 806 | 551 | 425 | 544 | 490 | 273 | 257 | 291 | 318 | 735 | 390 | 318 | 573 | 472 | 281 | 510 | 13922 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01PM2.00m | 6:10AM1.85m | 6:35PM1.95m | 6:46AM1.76m | 7:15PM1.87m | 7:28AM1.65m | 8:04PM1.76m | 8:25AM1.52m | 9:12PM1.64m | 9:56AM1.42m | 10:53PM1.58m | 11:56AM1.45m | 00:35AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:43AM0.43m | 00:08AM0.54m | 12:14PM0.48m | 00:45AM0.60m | 12:49PM0.56m | 1:26AM0.69m | 1:30PM0.67m | 2:20AM0.80m | 2:26PM0.80m | 3:40AM0.90m | 3:57PM0.91m | 5:38AM0.90m | 6:03PM0.90m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 15 |
1622 | 1660 | 1141 | 972 | 806 | 551 | 425 | 544 | 490 | 273 | 257 | 175 | 318 | 735 | 390 | 318 | 573 | 472 | 147 | 176 | 6397 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | — | E 6 | SSW 14 | — | E 10 |
31 | 31 | 35 | 121 | 104 | 95 | 57 | 56 | 31 | 30 | 84 | 291 | 117 | 117 | 88 | 229 | — | 78 | 281 | — | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 6 | S 21 | SSW 18 | E 9 | — | E 9 | SSW 18 | — | — |
13 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | 6 | 44 | 29 | 9 | 29 | 9 | 126 | 85 | — | 61 | 63 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | E 9 | ENE 6 | SW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 15 |
10 | — | — | — | 13 | 53 | — | 101 | 236 | — | — | 31 | 55 | — | — | — | 207 | 132 | 12 | 510 | 13922 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 124 | 237 | 0 | 19 | 124 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 321 | 273 | 0 | 214 | 52 |
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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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