Surf Forecasts:
Playa Bonfil surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bonfil over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Gotta say, looking at the charts for Playa Bonfil, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming our way. It’s not going to be a one-hit wonder; this is a sequence of pulses that should keep things interesting for the next couple of weeks.
The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. You won’t be needing more than a spring suit, if anything.
Things kick off on Thursday afternoon, the 10th, but it’s a bit of a write-off—cross-shore wind and marginal conditions. We’ll get a proper start on Friday morning, September 11th. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (775). That’s the kind of morning you wake up early for.
The pattern holds through Saturday morning, September 12th, with offshore winds and a clean 3ft SW swell. It drops a bit over Sunday and Monday, but Tuesday morning, September 15th, is a standout. We see a jump in size to 4ft, but it’s swinging more SSW, with a solid 17-second period and glassy conditions. Wave energy is strong at 1065. This one is for the experienced crew; it’ll have some punch.
Wednesday morning, September 16th, is another top pick. Offshore winds, 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (1051). That’s a clean, powerful morning that will have the sandbanks working. After that, there’s a bit of a lull, but we get back into it.
Then, Sunday morning, September 20th, is an absolute gem. Absolutely flat calm, glassy conditions, with a 4ft SW groundswell running a very long 19-second period. The energy is very strong at 1108. This is a dream setup for a point break or reef, but at a sandbar like Playa Bonfil, that long period might make it close out a bit straight. Still, if you pick your peak, it’ll be worth it.
Monday morning, September 21st, is nearly as good—glassy again, 4ft SW swell, and very strong energy (1083). The pattern of clean mornings continues right through to the end of the window, with Friday morning, September 25th, offering glassy 2ft swell from the SW with a super long 21-second period. That’s a classic longboarder’s morning with clean lines.
The afternoons are mostly a write-off, turning cross-shore or onshore, so stick to the mornings. Crowds are possible here as it’s “sometimes” busy, but with so many good windows, you should find your own space.
Best of the best: Friday morning September 11th for the glassy start, and Sunday morning September 20th for the pure, clean power. Tuesday morning September 15th is also a ripper for the more experienced surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 803 | 883 | 695 | 614 | 407 | 401 | 272 | 212 | 175 | 236 | 293 | 366 | 319 | 681 | 975 | 952 | 969 | 945 | 584 | 561 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:05AM0.59m | 1:51PM0.59m | 2:51AM0.63m | 3:14PM0.56m | 4:15AM0.70m | 4:25PM0.55m | 5:16AM0.77m | 5:20PM0.55m | 6:04AM0.82m | 6:04PM0.56m | 6:45AM0.84m | 6:42PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:01PM0.31m | 7:33AM0.29m | 8:20PM0.28m | 9:27AM0.30m | 9:30PM0.24m | 10:51AM0.27m | 10:27PM0.19m | 11:50AM0.24m | 11:15PM0.14m | 12:36PM0.21m | 11:56PM0.10m | 1:14PM0.19m | 00:32AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 803 | 883 | 695 | 614 | 407 | 401 | 272 | 212 | 175 | 172 | 293 | 366 | 319 | 681 | 975 | 952 | 969 | 945 | 584 | 561 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 19 | S 8 | W 5 | S 8 | W 6 | W 6 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 27 | 36 | 18 | 37 | 18 | 21 | 36 | 31 | 17 | 51 | 126 | 56 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 84 | 50 | 58 | 79 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 12 | WNW 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 9 | S 9 | ESE 8 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 46 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 121 | 34 | 18 | 236 | 51 | 98 | 150 | 134 | 11 | 11 | 65 | 56 | 24 | 235 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 27 | 46 | 12 | 44 | 23 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 469 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 76 | 0 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 750 | 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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