Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Bonza Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a struggle. The swell is small and the conditions are messy. We’ve got a bit of a wait before anything really gets going. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a good 4° cooler than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, 9th July. The swell bumps up to 5ft in the morning from the SSW, and the energy is really starting to build (882). The wind is cross-offshore and clean, so it’s going to be rideable. The afternoon gets even better with the swell pushing to 8ft and the wave energy jumping up to a solid 3049. It’s a big South swell, but with that period around 13 seconds, it’ll have some punch. This is getting into the bigger range, so it’s more for the experienced crew.

Friday, 10th July, keeps the size up, with 8ft from the S in the morning (2565 energy), but the wind is a bit messy. The afternoon turns onshore, so the window is tight. Saturday, 11th July, the swell is still there at 6ft, but the wind is a problem.

Now, the standout moment. Sunday, 12th July. This is the one to circle. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SSE, but the period is short at 8 seconds. Don’t let that fool you. The wind goes offshore in the morning with a light WNW breeze, and the afternoon turns glassy. The water will be clean as a whistle. The wave energy is still strong (767), and the conditions are expected to be “very good.” For a river mouth setup like Bonza Bay, with that cross-off and glassy wind, it’s going to be clean and fun. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it’s worth the paddle.

Monday, 13th July, the swell is still pushing 8ft from the SE, but the wind swings cross-off, so it’s still an option for the seasoned surfer.

After that, things trail off. The second week sees the swell drop back under 5ft, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, making for ordinary conditions. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday, 15th July, with 5ft and glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s a short-lived bite. The rest of the week is a mix of small, lumpy and poor conditions, with the energy dropping right down to the low hundreds. It’s a bit of a dry spell after the 13th.

So, the call is simple: if you’re looking for a wave, your best bet is the Sunday, 12th July. Get on it early, enjoy the clean, glassy conditions and that solid SSE swell. It’s the highlight of the whole period.

Rusty.

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