Surf Forecasts:
Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,868 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Playa Bonfil over the next couple weeks. There’s a steady run of swell, but the real gems are waiting for those who can hold out.
We kick off Saturday the 18th with a clean 3 ft SW swell. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface smooth. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (631), so it’s a mellow start. Not a standout, but a fine way to ease in.
Sunday the 19th morning brings a 3 ft SW swell with offshore wind. Clean, fun waves with moderate energy (838). The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so get out early.
Monday the 20th morning is a step up: 4 ft SW swell, cross-offshore breeze, and clear skies. Energy is climbing (1048), and the waves are clean. A solid option for intermediates.
The first standout in this stretch is Saturday the 25th. The morning is glassy with a 3 ft SW groundswell, period a very long 21 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1257). That long period brings real power and shape, but at a beach break, it can run a bit straight. Still, a clean, powerful morning session is the pick of the first week.
Then the second week gets serious. Sunday the 26th morning has 5 ft SW swell, clean and cross-offshore, with energy at 1816. This is getting into expert territory—over 5 ft is a lot for beginners. By Tuesday the 28th morning, we’re looking at 7 ft SSW swell, clean, with energy roaring at 2434. That’s big, powerful surf. The long period (17 sec) will make paddling a grind, but the waves will be meaty. This is for experienced surfers only.
The final session on Sunday the 2nd of August drops to a 2 ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Clean and cross-off, it’s a gentle finish, but the energy (530) is backing off.
Best bets? Saturday the 25th morning for the glassy, long-period quality. And Tuesday the 28th morning for the big, clean power if you’ve got the skills.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 19 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 243 | 383 | 181 | 372 | 587 | 655 | 686 | 813 | 793 | 581 | 543 | 471 | 357 | 284 | 122 | 200 | 244 | 232 | 242 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35AM0.65m | 5:45PM0.74m | 6:40AM0.72m | 6:33PM0.70m | 7:35AM0.77m | 7:17PM0.66m | 8:23AM0.81m | 7:57PM0.62m | 9:06AM0.82m | 8:32PM0.57m | 9:46AM0.81m | 9:03PM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.17m | 11:30AM0.21m | 00:14AM0.12m | 12:37PM0.23m | 00:56AM0.08m | 1:37PM0.25m | 1:34AM0.06m | 2:31PM0.27m | 2:09AM0.05m | 3:19PM0.28m | 2:41AM0.06m | 4:04PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 40 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 218 | 192 | 147 | 372 | 587 | 655 | 686 | 813 | 793 | 581 | 543 | 471 | 357 | 284 | 122 | 200 | 244 | 232 | 242 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 13 | W 5 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 243 | 383 | 33 | 326 | 149 | 340 | 324 | 178 | 287 | 116 | 77 | 52 | 155 | 18 | 103 | 99 | 136 | 138 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 7 | SW 19 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 8 | S 12 | W 5 | WSW 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 34 | 56 | 181 | 32 | 102 | 26 | 67 | 57 | 52 | 126 | 119 | 115 | 15 | 72 | 13 | 21 | 82 | 39 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 21 | 0 | 987 | 0 | 0 | 438 | 0 |
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