Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell, but the quality is touch-and-go. The best window looks to be early on, but we’ve got a whole lot of nothing special before things get interesting for the big dogs later.

Tuesday, August 4th kicks things off with a clean 5ft from the ESE, but it’s a bit of a tease. The wind is light and cross, so it’s not blown out, but the combined energy is moderate at best (482). It’s a "marginal" call, probably more of a longboard session or a paddle than a proper surf. Not the best start.

Wednesday morning, August 5th is your best bet for the whole first week. We’re looking at a clean 4ft from the east, and the wind is glassy – absolute perfection for a river mouth like Bonza. The swell energy is weak (346), but with those conditions, it’ll be a fun, playful little wave. This is the standout for the next few days. After that, the wind swings around and the swell drops, so it’s a short-lived window.

From Thursday through to the weekend, it’s a struggle. The swell drops to under 3ft, the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, and the energy is weak. The water is sitting at 64°, which is over a degree below average for this time of year, so it’s a bit nippy. Nothing to write home about – a few small, choppy waves at best.

Now, hold onto your boards, because the second week gets wild. From Monday, August 10th onwards, a serious pulse of energy arrives. We’re talking 11ft to 16ft range from the south and southeast, with combined energy going through the roof (up to 5758). This is proper big-wave territory. The problem is, the wind is onshore and messy, creating lumpy, poor conditions. This is really only for the experienced crew, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Tuesday, August 11th through Friday, August 14th sees the swell peaking at a massive 21ft from the east on the 12th, with incredible energy (11070). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not totally blown out, but a 21ft wave at a river mouth is a whole different beast. This is experts-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a heavy, dangerous paddle. The water is still cooler than average, so a 5/4 is a must.

Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th are the final chance for a decent wave. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft on Saturday morning, with light cross-shore winds and moderate energy (1059). It’s still a bit big for beginners, but it could be a fun, powerful wave for the intermediates. Sunday morning offers a 5ft from the east with glassy conditions and weak energy (434), which is a nice, clean end to the run.

After that, it’s back to small, poor conditions for the rest of the forecast. A real tale of two weeks.

Stay safe out there, and don’t be a hero on those 20ft days.

Rusty.

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