Bonza Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.99° S 27.94° E

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bonza Bay sea temperature is
19.0° C

1.5°C colder than average for this time of year

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,651 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
!
3
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
3
SW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
472
568
371
198
582
1447
1255
784
514
425
246
195
186
1165
766
3651
1207
933
799
643
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
10
SW
10
S
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
NW
5
E
10
NW
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
E
15
NNE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:23AM1.68m
12:57PM1.52m
1:15AM1.71m
1:49PM1.59m
1:59AM1.75m
2:31PM1.66m
2:37AM1.80m
3:09PM1.73m
3:11AM1.84m
3:43PM1.79m
3:44AM1.87m
4:16PM1.84m
4:17AM1.88m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.93m
6:52AM0.89m
6:48PM0.90m
7:39AM0.82m
7:39PM0.86m
8:18AM0.74m
8:22PM0.81m
8:53AM0.67m
9:01PM0.76m
9:27AM0.60m
9:37PM0.72m
9:59AM0.55m
10:13PM0.69m
10:31AM0.52m
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cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
 mm
1
Temp °C
19
17
20
22
22
21
24
22
26
29
25
28
29
25
17
15
15
14
15
15
17
Feels °C
17
17
17
19
21
20
23
20
23
27
23
24
26
22
11
7
7
12
12
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
ENE
6
1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
ENE
8
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.4
S
13
Energy kJ
322
472
568
371
43
582
1447
1255
784
514
425
246
195
90
1165
766
1643
1207
933
799
643
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
E
11
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
124
123
3
198
48
47
48
24
34
82
52
58
136
70
34
14
14
25
23
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
6
0.5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
16
16
10
78
2
1
2
1
186
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
1.1
E
6
1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
SW
7
1.9
SSW
9
3
SW
13
0.4
ENE
4
Energy kJ
24
80
58
51
64
140
591
3651
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
5
4
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
52
18
249
99
0
0
24
0
0
19
0
0
19
0
515
440
4
4
156
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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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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