Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this forecast is a tough one. We’ve got a solid groundswell arriving on Monday afternoon, with a 6ft south swell packing a serious punch of energy (1281). But that ENE wind is howling at 25 mph, ripping straight across the line. It’s a mess out there, with messy cross-chop. No good for a paddle. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions through the week. Tuesday drops to a smaller 3ft, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Wednesday and Thursday are tiny and weak. Honestly, if you’re looking at this for a surf, you’re better off waiting.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday afternoon, the 12th. We see a 5ft east swell, moderate energy (596), and cross-shore winds. It’s still a bit lumpy, but it’s a step up from the junk we’ve been lookin’ at. The real standout, though, is Sunday morning, the 13th. That’s where it gets interesting. A 4ft SSW groundswell, but with a very long period of 16 seconds and a massive 876 energy reading. The wind is a light cross-shore breeze – just small ripples on the water. That’s as clean as it gets. This is a proper groundswell, so it’ll bend and wrap nicely into the river mouth at Bonza Bay. It’s a bit on the smaller side, but the quality and shape will be there for a patient surfer. Just a heads up, it can get a little crowded here sometimes.

After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We get a south swell on the 15th with a 6ft east swell, but the wind is onshore. Then we get another big spike on the 17th and 18th – 7ft and 7ft south swells, but with strong cross-shore winds and rain. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s gonna be a lumpy, messy beast. Not beginner-friendly.

The second week starts to look a little more promising. Saturday the 19th has a 5ft SE swell with a clean cross-offshore wind – that’s the best wind direction for this spot. Sunday the 20th is the best bet in the long range. We’re looking at a 8ft east swell, strong energy (1126), and light cross-shore winds. It’s a touch big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, that’s a fun, solid day. The forecast is a bit less certain this far out, so keep an eye on it.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Sunday morning, the 13th, is your best bet for clean, quality waves on the smaller side. Then Sunday the 20th is the big one to watch for a punchy, powerful session if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty, signing off.

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