Surf Forecasts:
Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Bonfil this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bonfil in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what this stretch of ocean has in store for us.
We’re looking at a solid run of swell at Playa Bonfil, a sandbar setup that’s very consistent. The water is sitting at a toasty 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath. The pattern starts small but builds into a really promising window, especially for the morning sessions.
The first real chance to get a wave is on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. It’s small, with 3ft of SSW swell at a juicy 16-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 3 mph. The wave energy is moderate (467), and it’s looking clean. It’s a gentle start, but it’s there.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th mornings are similar: small waves around 2ft, but the wind is either light cross-off or glassy calm. The real standout in this first week is the morning of Friday, August 7th. We’ve got 3ft of SSW groundswell, a long 18-second period, and glassy conditions with the wind from the NE at 3 mph. The combined energy is strong (730), and the report says “very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the first week. The morning of Saturday, August 8th, is nearly identical, with 4ft of SSW swell and glassy wind, making it another top contender.
The second week has one absolute jewel. Mark the morning of Friday, August 14th. There’s 4ft of SW swell, a very long 18-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a powerful 1157, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a serious swell for a sandbar, and with that long period, it’ll be a bit straighter, but the quality and power will be there for anyone who can handle it. The morning of Saturday, August 15th, is another strong option with 4ft of SW swell, glassy wind, and energy at 957.
Overall, the surf is a bit small in the first few days, but the consistency is there. The best call is to aim for the glassy mornings, especially Friday the 7th of August, Saturday the 8th of August, and the big one on Friday the 14th of August. Keep an eye on the afternoons, though—the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 183 | 357 | 159 | 114 | 101 | 98 | 127 | 134 | 130 | 160 | 212 | 214 | 214 | 480 | 559 | 627 | 589 | 665 | 508 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:46PM0.62m | 6:42AM0.64m | 6:17PM0.59m | 7:17AM0.72m | 6:45PM0.57m | 7:52AM0.78m | 7:11PM0.55m | 8:28AM0.84m | 7:38PM0.55m | 9:06AM0.87m | 8:10PM0.55m | 9:48AM0.89m | 8:47PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.22m | 12:32PM0.31m | 00:29AM0.17m | 1:20PM0.30m | 00:54AM0.12m | 2:03PM0.29m | 1:22AM0.05m | 2:43PM0.29m | 1:55AM-0.00m | 3:22PM0.30m | 2:33AM-0.05m | 4:03PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 145 | 183 | 357 | 159 | 114 | 43 | 46 | 127 | 76 | 74 | 68 | 212 | 212 | 156 | 480 | 559 | 627 | 589 | 665 | 508 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 114 | 108 | 82 | 41 | 46 | 101 | 98 | 45 | 134 | 130 | 160 | 68 | 68 | 49 | 181 | 63 | 86 | 68 | 82 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 33 | 10 | 28 | 25 | 52 | 89 | 79 | 76 | 26 | 33 | 97 | 98 | 214 | 214 | 69 | 118 | 144 | 114 | 25 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 15 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1001 | 0 | 0 | 1260 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 18 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 441 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa Bonfil provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Bonfil can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Bonfil 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 (Playa Bonfil) 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).
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