Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, crew. Rusty here, checking in on the local surf for the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag—some clean windows, but also some real heavy hitters that’ll separate the men from the boys. Water temp’s about 67°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no need for a full wetsuit unless you’re particular.

First up, we’ve got Bonza Bay (river) – our only break on the menu. It’s a river mouth, pretty consistent, exposed to the south with a best swell direction from the south. Things start off rough. Thursday and Friday morning are a washout with strong cross-shore winds and messy surf. But Friday morning, August 28, things clean up. Light breeze, clean conditions, and a 6ft swell from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy’s moderate at 1021, and it’s a good option for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the early run.

Saturday morning, August 29, is also clean with a light breeze, same 6ft east swell, but the energy’s dropped to 901. Still a solid session for the more experienced crew. Then it goes quiet. Sunday through Tuesday are mostly poor, with small swells, onshore winds, and chop. There’s a bit of a lull here – no real surf to chase.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday, September 2, we see a 5ft to 6ft swell from the south-southwest with a long 14-second period. The energy’s moderate to strong (993 to 1173), but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s only marginal. The long period means better shape if you can find a spot out of the breeze.

Then, hold on. Thursday, September 3 afternoon, the swell jumps to 12ft from the south-southwest with an 11-second period, and the energy’s strong at 2785. But the wind is strong cross-onshore, making it a mess. Not for paddling.

Friday, September 4 morning, we get a 15ft swell from the south-southeast with an 11-second period and massive energy (5034). The wind’s fresh and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but that’s serious size – only for experts. The forecast says it’s too big for this break. For kiting, it’d be a blast, but for surfers, that’s a pass unless you’re a gun.

Saturday, September 5, still big – 10ft from the southeast – but with strong cross-onshore wind, it’s messy and poor. Sunday, September 6, drops to 8ft from the southeast, 12-second period, with a light cross-shore breeze. The energy’s still strong (3328), but the conditions are marginal. Could be a goer for the experienced.

The second week gets quieter. Monday, September 7, sees 5ft from the southeast, but cross-shore winds and dropping energy (922). Tuesday, September 8, is the standout for the second week: clean, light offshore wind from the northwest, 5ft from the east with a 9-second period, and moderate energy (451). That’s a nice, clean fun wave for intermediates. After that, it fades into small, poor conditions through to the end.

So, the best bet? Friday morning, August 28, and Saturday morning, August 29, for clean, chest-high east swell. And if you’re patient, Tuesday morning, September 8, with offshore winds and a clean 5ft east swell. The big stuff mid-week is for the brave or the kite crew.

Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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