Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Bonza Bay.

First off, the water temp is 64°F – that’s about 4°F colder than normal, so grab a thick wetsuit. The surf starts off slow, but things get rolling from Monday morning.

Monday morning the 20th brings a 6ft SW swell, period around 10 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong at 1720, but it’s marginal – tide issues and just clean, not perfect. Not the best, but it’s something. Monday afternoon goes flat and poor.

Tuesday morning the 21st is the real deal. You’ve got a 4ft SE swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions – that’s a huge win. The energy is moderate at 671, and the surf is clean. This is one of the best windows in the whole run for a smooth, clean session. The wind is off, the waves are tidy. Tuesday afternoon dies off.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are average – cross-shore winds, marginal surf, nothing special. Thursday has a 5ft SSW swell but a short 8-second period, so it won’t hold shape.

Friday the 24th morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period – that’s real groundswell, and combined energy is 1712. The wind is cross-shore with a bit of chop, so it’s a little messy. This long period will work best at the river mouth, but it might break too straight across the beach. Worth a look if you’re patient. Friday afternoon jumps to 7ft S swell, 16 seconds, but the cross-onshore wind makes it choppy.

Saturday the 25th morning is another solid option: 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is 1119 – moderate to strong. Clean enough for a good session. Saturday afternoon gets blown out.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are small and messy. Monday morning the 27th has a 3ft SSW swell with 15-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze – small but clean, if you’re keen.

Tuesday the 28th – the swell jumps to 8ft SSW on Tuesday morning, and 10ft by Tuesday afternoon. That’s too big for this break, especially with cross-shore wind. The comment says it’s too big for the spot. Only for experts, and even then, it’s risky. The energy is 1945 in the arvo – very strong.

Wednesday the 29th through Thursday the 30th have solid 7ft S and SSW swells, long periods, but strong cross-offshore winds (15–21 mph). The energy is high (1600–2035), but the wind is fresh. It’s clean, but big and windy – more of a kite surfing setup than a paddle session.

Friday the 31st morning is a hidden gem: 4ft S swell, 12-second period, light offshore breeze from the N at 6 mph. Clean conditions, moderate energy (582). This is a standout for a clean, fun session if you can get out.

Saturday the 1st of August – big swell again, 10ft to 12ft SSW, 10-second period, with offshore winds. The comment says it’s too big for this break. Only for the brave.

Sunday the 2nd of August holds 8ft SSW swell, 12-second period, cross-offshore wind at 18 mph. Energy is massive at 3691. Too big and windy for most.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th drop to 7ft and 5ft SE swells, but the wind is cross or cross-off and fresh. Marginal.

The real standouts are Tuesday morning the 21st – glassy, clean, 4ft SE swell – and Friday morning the 31st – 4ft S swell with light offshore wind. Both are the best of the run. The rest is either too big, too windy, or just average.

If you’re after a kite session, the windy days from the 29th to the 2nd of August are your ticket.

Rusty.

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