Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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