Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, breakin’ down the imperial picture for Bonza Bay. The next couple of weeks have some real highs and lows, so let’s get into it.

First real swell we see is on Friday the 3rd of July. It’s a big 10-foot SSE groundswell with a period of 12 seconds and a combined energy of 2835 – that’s serious power. But this river break is just not built for that much water. The ocean’s running at 65°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. That size is for experts only, and the cross-shore wind isn’t helping.

The standout session is Saturday morning the 4th of July. Swell drops to 8 feet from the SE, still a 12-second period, combined energy of 1773. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so those waves will be peeling clean and smooth. This is prime for experienced surfers. Crowds can show up here sometimes, and you can bet the locals will be out.

Sunday the 5th of July morning is another solid option. Swell is down to 5 feet from the SE, period stays at 12 seconds, combined energy of 633. Wind is light cross-offshore again. It’s clean, fun, and a good size for a broader crew.

From there, it goes flat and small. Sunday afternoon through to Thursday the 9th, the surf drops to 2 to 3 feet with weak energy. There are some glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 7th, but there’s not enough swell to do anything with. Mid-week sees some lumpy, windy conditions that are best spent on the beach.

The next big pulse is Friday the 10th of July. A huge 10-foot south swell with an 18-second period and combined energy of 5535 – that’s an enormous, long-period groundswell. It’s just too much for Bonza Bay, and the light cross-onshore wind doesn’t help the shape. Look, it’s impressive, but it’s not a paddle session for most. Saturday the 11th is still big at 8 feet from the south with a 14-second period and 2802 energy, but the wind’s messy, so the quality is off.

Now, the real gem is Sunday the 12th of July. The swell is a friendly 5 feet from the south, period of 12 seconds, combined energy of 697. The wind is glassy – flat calm in the morning, and light offshore in the afternoon. This is Bonza Bay at its best. Clean, punchy, and user-friendly for intermediate surfers and up.

Monday the 13th is another good day. Swell is 4 to 5 feet from the south with a very long period of 15 seconds, combined energy around 974. The wind is light cross-offshore. That long period swell can make a river break a bit straight, but there’s still enough energy for a fun ride.

Tuesday the 14th gets blown out by fresh 22 mph winds, so skip it. Wednesday the 15th sees another 10-foot spike from the SW, but it’s too big again. The last solid call is Thursday the 16th of July morning – a 5-foot SSW groundswell, 14-second period, combined energy of 846, and glassy conditions. A nice way to finish the run.

Best of the bunch? Saturday the 4th of July for the raw power and clean lines, and Sunday the 12th of July for that silky, glassy goodness.

Rusty.

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