Bonza Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 27.94° E

Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonza Bay sea temperature is
18.3° C
1.9° 

Bonza Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bonza Bay surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 6,516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bonza Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bonza Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 21st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bonza Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Bonza Bay has in store for us over the next sixteen days.

Right off the bat, the immediate outlook is a bit of a bummer. We’ve got a stretch of nothing but marginal and poor conditions through the rest of this week and into the weekend. The wind is consistently cross or cross-on, and the swell is all over the place without any real quality. There’s a bit of energy here and there – but the conditions just aren't coming together. You’ll be scratching your head trying to find a decent wave. This dry spell really runs from now right through Sunday, July 19th.

Now, let’s talk about the first real glimmer of hope. On Monday, July 20th, things look like they’re finally going to turn. The morning is calling for glassy conditions, with a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the SSW. The energy is moderate and the period is a solid 13 seconds, so there’ll be some decent lines. This is a river break, so that longer period groundswell might not be the best for the river mouth, but with glassy, clean conditions, it’s worth a look. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker wetsuit. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first real chance to get wet.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is forecast to be glassy again, with a 4ft swell from the S, but the period jumps to a very long 14 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’ll bring some proper energy. However, and this is a big caveat, the afternoon session shows a massive 10ft swell from the SSW with a huge energy reading. That’s a massive jump, and the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The morning glassy session with the 4ft groundswell is your best bet, but get in early before that giant swell fills in.

Another good window opens up on Wednesday, July 22nd. The afternoon is looking excellent for experienced surfers, with glassy conditions and a clean 6ft swell from the S. The combined energy is strong. This is a proper session for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

Now, hold on to your board shorts, because the end of the week gets wild. On Thursday, July 23rd, we’re looking at a huge 13ft swell from the SSW in the morning, with a massive energy reading – that’s huge. The wind is cross-offshore, which is clean, but it’s just too big for Bonza Bay. This is experts-only territory, and even then, it’s probably too much. The afternoon is still 12ft with even more energy. This is less about surfing and more about staying out of the way.

Let’s settle in for the second week. The window around Saturday, July 25th morning looks promising, with glassy conditions and a 5ft S swell. It’s a nice, manageable size for a Saturday morning. The rest of the week is a mix of marginal and poor conditions, with winds picking up again. The period on the 28th of July gets up to a very long 18 seconds, but the swell is small and the wind is messy.

To wrap it up, the best of the best is the glassy morning session on Tuesday, July 21st with that 4ft, long-period groundswell. The Wednesday afternoon on the 22nd is a close second for more experienced surfers. The rest of the time is a waiting game. Don't force it.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
2.2
SW
9
1.2
E
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
E
10
0.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
11
1.6
S
12
1.8
S
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.4
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1.1
S
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
441
392
781
329
415
242
246
670
303
698
1103
857
593
412
315
424
199
288
487
2887
2740
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
10
W
15
SW
10
S
5
W
15
SW
10
S
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
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SSE
10
E
10
W
5
ESE
10
SE
10
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
4:40PM2.08m
4:53AM2.02m
5:21PM2.09m
5:33AM1.97m
6:01PM2.06m
6:11AM1.89m
6:41PM1.98m
6:49AM1.78m
7:21PM1.88m
7:28AM1.66m
8:04PM1.76m
8:11AM1.54m
8:54PM1.64m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.37m
10:45PM0.46m
11:00AM0.36m
11:26PM0.48m
11:38AM0.39m
00:06AM0.54m
12:14PM0.46m
00:46AM0.63m
12:51PM0.56m
1:26AM0.74m
1:29PM0.67m
2:11AM0.85m
2:12PM0.80m
3:06AM0.95m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Bonza Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bonza Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bonza Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bonza Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Bonza Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bonza Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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