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Boneyards Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Boneyards surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | |
1342 | 1169 | 1048 | 1159 | 2125 | 2636 | 2771 | 2382 | 1609 | 1185 | 811 | 455 | 389 | 486 | 463 | 424 | 367 | 304 | 421 | 336 | 596 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:36AM0.56m | 9:55PM0.35m | 8:43AM0.62m | 8:53AM0.67m | 9:06AM0.70m | 9:21AM0.72m | 9:40AM0.73m | 10:02AM0.72m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM0.23m | 00:40AM0.33m | 5:02PM0.18m | 5:38PM0.16m | 6:18PM0.14m | 7:12PM0.14m | 9:15PM0.14m | 11:03PM0.14m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 1342 | 1169 | 1048 | 1159 | 485 | 867 | 2771 | 2382 | 1609 | 1185 | 811 | 455 | 389 | 486 | 463 | 424 | 367 | 301 | 220 | 292 | 494 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 23 | W 21 | WSW 20 | W 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 36 | 127 | 238 | 304 | 421 | 161 | 596 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 155 | 336 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SW 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 18 | 2125 | 2636 | 21 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1070 | 1793 | 1907 | 2152 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
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Information about the Boneyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boneyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boneyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boneyards 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 (Boneyards) 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 Boneyards 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.
Boneyards is 60 km (37 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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