Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window for Bonza Bay, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag but there’s definitely some session to get excited about.

The water is running at 64°, which is a fairly chilly 5° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a notable drop, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out. The first real opportunity comes Thursday morning, July 9th, with a 7ft south swell rolling in at a nice 13-second period. The wind is a cross-offshore from the WSW at 16 mph, keeping the surface clean. The energy is pumping at (1479), so it’s got some push. But the forecast calls it marginal, so don’t expect perfection. Thursday afternoon stays similar at 7ft, but the wind swings more cross, and the energy jumps way up (3241), so it’s got more grunt but a bit of a chop on it.

Friday morning, July 10th, looks like the best of the first week. We’ve got an 8ft south swell, 14-second period, cross-off wind from the WSW at 12 mph, and it’s clean. The energy is strong (2335). That’s a proper wave, but heads up—at 8ft, this is getting into the zone for experienced surfers only. The swell is solid, period is long, so the sets will have some real power. It’s a river mouth, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but it’s not a beginner’s day.

Saturday morning, July 11th, the wind shifts to a light cross-on from the ESE, 7ft south swell, and it’s still holding energy (1425). Not the cleanest, but rideable. By the afternoon, it’s a full onshore, and the quality drops out.

Now, Sunday morning, July 12th, is a real standout. The wind goes dead glassy from the east at only 3 mph, and we’ve got a 7ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (855). It’s going to be clean as a whistle, but the short period means it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly. Still, a glassy session is a glassy session.

Monday and Tuesday are a bit iffy, but Tuesday morning, July 14th, is another glassy gem. The wind is calm from the NE, 5ft swell from the ESE, 8-second period, and the energy is manageable (561). It’s clean and small, a good one for a longboard or a fun board.

The real standout, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Tuesday morning, July 21st. This is over a week away, so it’s a long-range call, but it looks promising. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a massive 20 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (1505), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph. It’s going to be lined up and clean. For a river mouth, that long period is going to create some beautiful, long walls. This is one for the experienced crew, as the sets will be chasing each other. It’s not big, but the quality will be excellent.

The following Wednesday morning, July 22nd, also has a clean cross-off wind and a 5ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, so it’s a solid follow-up day.

Overall, the first week has some decent windows, but the 21st and 22nd of July look like the absolute best on offer. Crowds are a possibility at Bonza Bay, so get there early for the glassy ones.

Rusty.

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