Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, we’ve got a solid run of waves coming up at Playa Bonfil. This sandbar setup is very consistent, exposed to the SSW, so when the swell lines up, it pumps. The water’s running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 89°, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts.

Things kick off Monday morning the 17th with glassy conditions and a clean 4ft SW swell, period a lengthy 14 seconds. Combined wave energy is moderate at 659, and with that NNE breeze at just 3 mph, it’s gonna be smooth. That’s your best bet for the start of the week. Afternoons turn choppy with a cross-onshore wind, so make the most of the early sessions.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are similar stories: clean mornings with offshore to cross-off winds, waist-high swell around 3ft to 4ft, and moderate energy in the 541 to 592 range. Thursday the 20th drops off a touch with a 3ft SSW swell, but glassy morning conditions keep it fun. Friday the 21st is tiny in the morning at 2ft, though dead calm and glassy, so you’ll get a few longboard waves.

Saturday the 22nd sees a pulse of 4ft from the SSE with a short 10-second period. It’s glassy in the morning, so expect a bit more push, but that short period means lumpy, less organised waves. Combined energy hits 649, so there’s some grunt there.

Sunday the 23rd brings a standout morning: a 2ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, so those are proper groundswell lines. Combined energy is moderate at 863, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean. This long-period swell will be best on the sandbar, though it might straighten out a bit, but the shape should be good.

Monday the 24th holds similar with a clean 3ft SW swell and 16-second period. After that, the middle of the week dips: Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th sees swell dropping to 2ft, with mixed winds. The early mornings remain clean or glassy, but the afternoon wind messes it up. Not a write-off, but definitely a small-scale affair.

Now, for the real standout: Friday the 28th morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and 16-second period, combined energy building to 668. That’s a solid precursor for what’s coming. Saturday the 29th morning is the pick of the entire run: a 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, combined energy strong at 1271, and glassy offshore conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers, as it’s pushing the size limit for intermediates. The afternoon gets onshore and messy, so get in early.

Sunday the 30th morning is another big one: 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy surging to 1593 – that’s strong. Cross-off breeze keeps it clean, but this is strictly for experts. Over 8ft it’d be asking for trouble, but this is solid, powerful, and a real test. Afternoon winds add a cross-chop, so the window is tight.

Monday the 31st drops back to 5ft but with rain showers and a cross-wind making it marginal. Tuesday the 1st of September finishes the run with a glassy morning, 4ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, and moderate energy at 770 – a clean end to a sustained swell period.

All in all, the mornings are where it’s at. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might find a few locals out, but with the consistency of this sandbar, there’ll be waves for everyone on the right tides. Get on the Saturday the 29th or Sunday the 30th morning windows if you’ve got the skill.

Rusty.

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