
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 7,661 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s 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 (Sep 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 94mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2143 | 4670 | 7250 | 7651 | 6679 | 1942 | 569 | 369 | 304 | 384 | 471 | 525 | 525 | 494 | 424 | 382 | 627 | 675 | 631 | 226 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:00AM0.70m | 9:23PM0.52m | 10:31AM0.65m | 10:01PM0.52m | 11:06AM0.59m | 11:05PM0.52m | 11:52AM0.53m | 00:50AM0.54m | 1:08PM0.47m | 2:44AM0.60m | 2:48PM0.45m | 3:58AM0.69m | 3:58PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.32m | 3:30AM0.19m | 4:36PM0.34m | 4:11AM0.26m | 5:13PM0.36m | 5:16AM0.33m | 6:05PM0.36m | 7:31AM0.38m | 7:22PM0.34m | 9:51AM0.36m | 8:37PM0.29m | 10:58AM0.30m | 9:37PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 9 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | SE 8 | W 10 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
2143 | 4670 | 7250 | 7651 | 6679 | 1942 | 569 | 369 | 268 | 194 | 471 | 525 | 525 | 494 | 383 | 163 | 202 | 574 | 631 | 203 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1622 | — | — | — | — | 447 | 186 | 121 | 304 | 384 | 234 | 148 | 154 | 154 | 424 | 382 | 269 | 181 | 353 | 226 | 220 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 317 | 317 | 88 | 64 | 56 | 54 | 67 | 78 | 69 | 173 | 381 | 376 | 158 | 108 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 |
68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 627 | 675 | 225 | 171 | 204 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 225 | 110 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 364 | 15 | 14 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 731 | 110 | 110 | 731 | 0 |
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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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