Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks for Bonza Bay. It's a bit of a tricky stretch, to be honest. The river mouth setup needs the stars to align, and right now, they're not lining up all that often. The water is running a bit colder than usual for this time of year, about 3° colder, so you'll want the full rubber.

We start off with a bit of a wait. The only decent window in the near term is Sunday morning, the 9th. We've got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore. It’s not going to be epic, but it might be the cleanest surf we see for a while. The energy is moderate at 673, but the tide and conditions are looking a little iffy, so keep your expectations in check.

The middle of the week is mostly a write-off. The wind swings onshore and the swell gets short and messy. Tuesday the 11th has a bit more size, with 7ft in the morning, but it's blown out with onshore winds. It's one of those days where the paddle-out will be a chore, and the waves will be a battle. Not worth it for a wave count, to be honest.

We get a bit of a tease later in the week. The swell drops right off but the period stretches out. Thursday the 13th has a 3ft swell with a 17 to 20-second period. It's a long-period groundswell, which is great for a river mouth, but the energy is only moderate and the wind is all over it. It’s inconsistent and just not breaking with any real shape.

The following week, from the 16th onwards, there are a few mornings that look slightly better. The east swell is consistent at 5-6ft, and we get some light winds. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th mornings in particular have a chance of some clean-ish, albeit weaker, waves. The period is around 8-11 seconds, so it's a mix of windswell and groundswell. It's not a standout, but if you're desperate, it might be your best chance at a few fun ones. The 18th and 19th also have a similar look with lighter winds.

The last couple of days of the window show the swell fading out and the wind getting angry. Friday the 21st looks like a complete blowout with a strong breeze and messy conditions. This setup could actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers, especially with that strong cross-shore wind.

Overall, it's a poor outlook. The swell is either too small, too short-period, or blown out. There are no real standouts. For a river mouth, we need a long-period swell and clean winds, and we're just not getting that combination. Sometimes it’s like this, a blank run is normal for this area. The forecasts can change, so it's worth keeping an eye on, but I wouldn’t be clearing my calendar for this one.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

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