Playa Bonfil Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.72° N 99.73° W

Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Bonfil sea temperature is
31.4° C
1.7° 

Playa Bonfil surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer at Playa Bonfil.

We've got a solid run of clean conditions coming through, especially in the mornings. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 89°, so you won't be needing a wetsuit.

The standout session is hands down Friday morning, the 14th of August. We've got a clean 4ft SW swell rolling in with a very long 18-second period, and the wind is dead glassy. The combined energy is pumping at 1246 (moderate wave energy), and it's set up for excellent surf for experienced surfers. That's the one to circle on the calendar.

Saturday morning, the 15th of August, is another beauty. Glassy conditions again, with a 5ft SW swell and 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1189. Another excellent call for experienced surfers.

The rest of the mornings are looking consistently good. Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, kicks us off with a clean 4ft SW swell, cross-off breeze, and moderate energy of 643. Thursday morning, the 13th, has a clean 3ft SW swell with offshore winds and 541 energy. Sunday morning, the 16th, sees a clean 4ft SW swell with cross-off winds and 736 energy. Monday, the 17th, has a clean 4ft SW swell with cross-off winds and 564 energy. Tuesday, the 18th, is clean at 4ft SW with cross-off wind and 607 energy. Wednesday, the 19th, turns glassy again with a 4ft SW swell and 598 energy.

Now, all these mornings are solid, but the afternoons are a different story. Nearly every afternoon from the 12th through the 19th gets blown out by strong WSW winds, turning the surf choppy and poor. Don't bother with the afternoon sessions.

Into the second week, things settle a little but still offer some hope. Thursday morning, the 20th of August, has a clean 4ft SSE swell with a shorter 10-second period and cross-off wind, energy at 592. Friday morning, the 21st, is glassy with a 4ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and 425 energy. Saturday morning, the 22nd, is glassy with a smaller 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and 503 energy. Sunday morning, the 23rd, is glassy with a 2ft SW swell, very long 18-second period, and 724 energy. Monday morning, the 24th, is glassy with a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and 562 energy. Tuesday morning, the 25th, is clean with a 2ft SW swell, 16-second period, and 412 energy. Wednesday morning, the 26th, is clean with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and 619 energy. And Thursday morning, the 27th of August, is glassy with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and 894 energy.

The afternoons in the second week stay messy with onshore winds and chop, so stick to the early sessions.

This is a sandbar break that's very consistent, so there's plenty of opportunity. The SW swell direction is right on the money for the optimum. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so early mornings might be your best bet for a peak.

Overall, the best on offer is the Friday morning, 14th of August, with Saturday morning, the 15th, a close second. Both are absolute crackers for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
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15
1.2
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15
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
1.2
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16
0.7
SW
17
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
326
335
411
416
529
915
1336
1129
1115
1101
795
685
623
529
529
702
295
482
592
649
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
20
WSW
5
NW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
N
5
NNE
15
SW
5
SW
5
N
20
WSW
5
NNW
5
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25
WSW
10
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10
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
20
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:17PM0.76m
00:56AM0.53m
2:23PM0.72m
2:41AM0.56m
3:32PM0.68m
4:19AM0.63m
4:36PM0.66m
5:32AM0.71m
5:32PM0.64m
6:28AM0.78m
6:20PM0.63m
7:15AM0.82m
7:01PM0.61m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.33m
7:19AM0.17m
9:04PM0.29m
8:56AM0.23m
10:07PM0.23m
10:28AM0.25m
11:01PM0.18m
11:43AM0.25m
11:47PM0.13m
12:42PM0.24m
00:29AM0.09m
1:32PM0.23m
1:06AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Bonfil Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Bonfil 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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