Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Bonza Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—the first week’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell, but the wind is just gonna ruin it. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week kicks off Monday the 24th with a tiny 3ft to 3ft southerly swell, but it’s coming in with light cross-onshore winds. The energy is pretty weak (204), and the scores are low. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 25th sees the swell start to build. The morning is a bit better with a 3ft southerly swell, but that light cross-onshore wind is still there. The afternoon’s a different story – we get a jump to 5ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1283). But the wind is a cross-shore, not offshore, so it’s not as clean as it could be.

Then Wednesday the 26th is a total mess. The swell gets up to 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, but it’s coming in with strong cross-onshore winds and the energy is massive (2328 and 4203). That’s not for paddle surfing; honestly, that’s kite-surfing territory if anything. The wind is just too strong and choppy.

Thursday the 27th is even worse. Strong breeze from the NE at 28 mph and a messy cross-chop. The swell drops to 5ft. Just a day to stay home.

Friday the 28th offers a glimmer. The morning shows a 6ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, and a light cross-onshore wind. The energy is moderate (1107). It’s still not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen in days.

Saturday the 29th morning is a bit of a tease. We get a 6ft easterly swell with a moderate cross-offshore wind that makes it clean. The energy is moderate (789). But the afternoon turns into a fresh breeze and lumpy chop. The window is small.

The Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are a write-off again with moderate to strong cross-shore winds and messy conditions.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. After a dry spell, we hit Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning is looking clean! We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell, a 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is low (245), but the clean conditions mean it’ll be a fun little session on a longboard.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is another standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the east, with a 9-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (600). That’s the best-looking window in the whole forecast.

After that, the wind gets messy again. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th have strong winds, but Friday afternoon might be interesting for the brave: a 6ft southerly swell with a 12-second period, and a fresh cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. The energy is strong (1097). It’s not perfect, but it’s a decent option.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a mixed bag with light winds but cross-shore and cross-onshore, keeping the surf a bit bumpy. The Sunday morning has a 6ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and light cross-shore winds, which is promising.

The final call is Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a 8ft southerly swell with a 9-second period and a gentle cross-shore wind. The energy is strong (2168). That’s a solid wave, but it’s getting big for beginners, and the afternoon turns into a choppy mess.

The Bottom Line: The best bet is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. The 5ft east swell with clean cross-offshore winds at Bonza Bay is the clear highlight. It’s the most consistent and cleanest session on offer. The Tuesday the 1st morning is a close second for a small, clean, cruisy wave. Everything else is a compromise with the wind.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that forecast. It tends not to stay poor for long around here.

Rusty.

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