Bonza Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 27.94° E

Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonza Bay sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.4° 

Bonza Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bonza Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,315 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at the surf ahead for Bonza Bay.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 3rd has some swell around 7ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are just marginal. The energy is moderate (1097). It’s not the cleanest, so I’d hold off. Tuesday the 4th is similar – 5ft to 5ft, cross-shore winds, still not coming together. The surf is there but the quality’s not making me grab my board.

Then Wednesday the 5th morning – that’s a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 4ft from the E, period 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s clean, smooth, no chop. The energy is light (346), but for a morning session when it’s glassy, it’s a nice little window for a longboard or a fun fish. The crowds are sometimes at Bonza Bay, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are pretty poor – swell drops right off, cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, not worth your time. Saturday the 8th morning brings a bit of hope: 4ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, with cross-off winds and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (740). That’s a groundswell with long period, so it’ll wrap in nicely at this river mouth setup. It’s the best looking session in the first week – clean, solid, and that long period will give you some proper lines.

The standout though – and I mean the real standout – is Wednesday the 12th morning. The swell picks up to 6ft from the E, period 9 seconds, and the wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The energy is moderate (696) but the conditions are pristine. That’s a morning for a proper paddle, with clean sets rolling in. It’s not groundswell, but for a glassy day with a bit of size, that’s your best bet.

After that, the surf fades again. The 15th and 16th have some moderate energy (1122 and 1086 on the 15th) with 5ft SSW swell and long period (15 seconds), but the winds are light cross or cross-on, so it’s not glassy. The 16th Sunday morning has 3ft SSW swell, glassy winds – that’s another clean window but smaller. The second week is patchy, with a lot of poor conditions and onshore winds from the 17th onward.

Overall, the best on offer is the Wednesday 12th morning – glassy, 6ft, clean. The Saturday 8th morning is a close second for the long period groundswell and clean cross-off winds. The rest of the window is mostly marginal or poor, with several days of no real recommendation in between.

That’s the call from me. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ESE
11
1.8
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
3
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
972
731
551
425
520
500
273
257
380
314
293
461
333
150
356
669
452
249
687
506
1315
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
WSW
20
WSW
35
SSE
25
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:23PM1.59m
1:46AM1.74m
Low Tide
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
7:10AM0.79m
7:32PM0.77m
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5:30
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Temp °C
19
21
18
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25
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Feels °C
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24
21
14
14
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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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