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Lat Long: 32.99° S 27.94° E

Bonza Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonza Bay sea temperature is
16.9°C
3.3° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 1,010 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bonza Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
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E
6
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.1
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8
2.5
S
7
2.1
S
8
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SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
140
95
178
76
217
232
736
389
290
189
113
81
524
193
149
688
523
375
219
Wind (km/h)
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E
25
NE
20
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20
ENE
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
NE
15
E
20
ENE
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SW
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SE
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SSE
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WSW
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SW
20
WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:49PM1.93m
5:04AM1.79m
5:13PM1.82m
5:31AM1.69m
5:38PM1.69m
6:01AM1.57m
6:03PM1.55m
6:37AM1.44m
6:35PM1.41m
7:38AM1.32m
7:37PM1.26m
10:31AM1.28m
11:09PM1.23m
Low Tide
10:57PM0.39m
11:04AM0.46m
11:24PM0.47m
11:31AM0.59m
11:53PM0.59m
12:01PM0.73m
00:25AM0.71m
12:38PM0.88m
1:08AM0.84m
1:43PM1.03m
2:44AM0.95m
5:13PM1.05m
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Temp °C
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26
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11
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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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