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Surf forecast for Bonza's

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⚡️kJ
Timezone:
Africa/Johannesburg
Forecast updated:
13/09, 08:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260913 06z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260913 06z)
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Timeline

Today Wed 16/09
05:41 - 07:00
Best
Solid with calm offshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.5m9.4 s(556 kJ)(E)
10 / 18 km/h(WSW)
1.1 → 1.1m
07:00 - 12:00
Solid with moderate sideshore. High to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.4m9.4 s(489 kJ)(E)
22 / 33 km/h(SW)
1.1 → 0.1m
12:00 - 16:00
Solid with strong sideshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Wind Waves1.8m7.2 s(472 kJ)(SSW)
35 / 53 km/h(SW)
0.1 → 0.8m
16:00 - 18:24
Maxed out with moderate sideshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.5m9.8 s(638 kJ)(SSW)
25 / 40 km/h(WSW)
0.8 → 1.1m
Tomorrow Thu 17/09
05:40 - 08:00
Best
Solid with light cross-onshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.9m9.4 s(913 kJ)(SSW)
17 / 28 km/h(SSE)
1.0 → 0.9m
08:00 - 11:00
Maxed out but blown out (moderate onshore). High to low tide, falling.
Swell 12.1m8.9 s(1.0k kJ)(S)
20 / 30 km/h(SE)
0.9 → 0.3m
11:00 - 13:00
Maxed out but blown out (moderate onshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 12.1m8.1 s(858 kJ)(S)
23 / 32 km/h(SE)
0.3 → 0.2m
13:00 - 18:25
Maxed out but blown out (moderate onshore). Low to high tide, rising.
Swell 12.1m7.7 s(795 kJ)(SSE)
19 / 28 km/h(SE)
0.2 → 1.0m
Fri 18/09
05:38 - 08:00
Best
Maxed out with moderate onshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 11.8m11.9 s(1.3k kJ)(SSW)
22 / 33 km/h(ESE)
0.8 → 0.8m
08:00 - 11:00
Maxed out but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). High to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.9m10.7 s(1.2k kJ)(S)
23 / 36 km/h(ESE)
0.8 → 0.5m
11:00 - 13:00
Maxed out but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Low tide, falling.
Swell 12.1m7.9 s(774 kJ)(SE)
22 / 36 km/h(ESE)
0.5 → 0.4m
13:00 - 15:00
Maxed out but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 12.2m8.1 s(927 kJ)(SE)
24 / 37 km/h(E)
0.4 → 0.5m
15:00 - 18:26
Maxed out but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Low to high tide, rising.
Swell 11.9m11.9 s(1.6k kJ)(SSW)
24 / 36 km/h(E)
0.5 → 0.8m

Bonza's Surf Forecast Guide

Bonza's is a sand-bottomed beach break that peels both left and right. A pair of rivermouths to the north help shape the sandbars here, so the setup is very much a bank-driven beach.

When It Works

The spot draws swell from southwest through north to northeast, with a southwest swell the best match. It is usable from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft, and it stays fairly consistent through the season.

Wind and Tide

Look for a northwest offshore wind to clean things up. The bank works across low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

This is a friendly, forgiving wave that suits beginners. The lineup tends to stay fairly quiet when it is on.

Access

There is a car park with free parking right by the break.

Surf spots near Bonza's

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Bonza's
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Beach break
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Sat 19
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Nahoon Reef
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Point break
Wed 16
Thu 17
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Gonubie Reef
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Point break
Wed 16
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Fri 18
Sat 19
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Gonubie Point
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Point break
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Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Bonza's?

Bonza's is usually best with swell from southwest through north to northeast (SW-N-NE), ideally southwest (SW) around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft, northwest (NW) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Bonza's?

Bonza's is a surf spot in Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

What is the surf break like at Bonza's?

Bonza's is a left-and-right beach break over sand. Expect a fairly quiet crowd.

What surfing skill level is Bonza's suitable for?

Bonza's can suit beginner surfers.

Is Bonza's beginner friendly for surfing?

Yes. Bonza's can suit beginner surfers when conditions are manageable.

How consistent is the surf at Bonza's?

Bonza's is one of the more consistent surf spots in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Is there parking for surfing at Bonza's?

Parking around Bonza's: free parking and car park.

What surf spots are near Bonza's?

Other nearby surf spots are Nahoon Reef, Eastern Beach, Gonubie Point, and Gonubie Reef.

What swell direction works for surfing at Bonza's?

Bonza's can work with swell from southwest through north to northeast (SW-N-NE); southwest (SW) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Bonza's?

Bonza's usually works with swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Bonza's?

Northwest (NW) offshore wind is usually best at Bonza's.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Bonza's?

Northwest (NW) is offshore at Bonza's.

What tide works best for surfing at Bonza's?

Bonza's can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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