Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Playa Bonfil. This is a sandbar break that’s very consistent, exposed to the south-west swell, and it’s set to deliver a proper run of sessions over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid foundation of groundswell rolling in. The water is sitting at 88°F – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

The standout window kicks off Saturday morning, the 8th of August. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (808). With glassy conditions and an ENE wind at just 3 mph, this is the pick of the early period. That long period will mean long lulls between sets, but when they come, the waves will have real shape and power, and the paddle out will be easy. It’s an intermediate-level wave, but it will be clean and inviting.

Sunday morning the 9th holds similar promise: another 4 ft SSW swell, period dropping to 14 seconds, but still glassy with a NNW wind at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (557), but the conditions will be pristine.

Monday morning the 10th keeps it going with a 4 ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (643), and the surf will be good.

Tuesday morning the 11th is a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is glassy from the NNE at 3 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The energy is high (993). It’s worth a look if the storms stay away.

The real heavy hitter comes on Friday morning the 14th of August. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the SW with a 18-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1328). The wind is offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, making for clean, powerful waves. This is excellent for experienced surfers – at 4 ft it’s not huge, but the period and energy make it punchy. It’s a morning session to circle on the calendar.

Saturday morning the 15th is another belter: 5 ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy conditions with a 3 mph N wind, and very strong energy (1249). That’s a solid wave for intermediates, but at 5 ft it’s getting a bit much for total beginners. The morning will be clean.

The following week, from Monday the 17th to Thursday the 20th, mornings consistently offer 3 ft to 4 ft SW groundswell with offshore or light winds, clean conditions, and moderate energy. These are reliable, fun sessions, but nothing will touch that Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th.

Note that on Thursday the 20th, the swell direction swings to the SSE with a short period of 9 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. The morning is glassy at 5 ft, but the quality won’t be as good as the SW groundswell earlier. The afternoon gets choppy.

By the final weekend, the 22nd and 23rd of August, the swell drops to 2 ft–3 ft with periods around 13–14 seconds, and the mornings are glassy. Small but clean – worth a paddle for the longboard.

Overall, the best of the best is the Friday morning, 14th August, and the Saturday morning, 15th August. The wind is offshore or glassy, the swell is solid, and the energy is pumping. Crowds are possible at Playa Bonfil, so get there early for the cleanest waves.

Rusty.

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