
Surf Forecasts:
Bonza Bay surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
590 | 565 | 384 | 373 | 1948 | 880 | 636 | 1355 | 163 | 392 | 764 | 593 | 772 | 684 | 510 | 376 | 336 | 266 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:53PM1.58m | 11:56AM1.45m | 00:35AM1.63m | 1:23PM1.59m | 1:46AM1.74m | 2:20PM1.77m | 2:38AM1.86m | 3:06PM1.93m | 3:21AM1.96m | 3:45PM2.06m | 4:00AM2.01m | 4:22PM2.13m | 4:35AM2.02m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:38AM0.90m | 6:03PM0.90m | 7:10AM0.79m | 7:32PM0.77m | 8:08AM0.63m | 8:29PM0.62m | 8:52AM0.49m | 9:14PM0.49m | 9:30AM0.38m | 9:53PM0.40m | 10:06AM0.31m | 10:30PM0.36m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SE 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 11 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
590 | 565 | 108 | 373 | 586 | 64 | 28 | 376 | 137 | 392 | 764 | 593 | 772 | 684 | 188 | 376 | 113 | 266 | 352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 22 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 21 | ESE 10 |
34 | 74 | 384 | 120 | 90 | — | 17 | 143 | 100 | 115 | 394 | 356 | 308 | 198 | 181 | 135 | 336 | 241 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | S 26 | SSW 24 | — | SSW 19 | E 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
62 | 42 | 7 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 28 | 25 | 336 | 30 | 73 | 13 | 54 | — | 203 | 94 | 36 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ENE 9 | E 6 | E 7 |
14 | — | 11 | 31 | 1948 | 880 | 636 | 1355 | 163 | — | 178 | 489 | — | — | 510 | — | 216 | 170 | 199 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 52 | 611 | 301 | 512 | 23 | 25 | 468 | 129 | 492 | 404 | 404 | 0 | 124 | 427 | 24 |
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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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