Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Benete.

Alright, straight up: this is a tricky outlook. Benete is a reef and point break that rarely breaks, so when it’s on, it’s special, but you’ve got to be ready for the right conditions. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off for quality surf. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday afternoon, July 10th, but even then it’s marginal. The real standout doesn’t arrive until the second week, so we’re looking at a bit of a wait.

The overall pattern is a long period SW groundswell running through the whole period, with a big pulse of energy hitting around Wednesday July 9th and Thursday July 10th, where the combined swell energy jumps to 1893 and 1927 (moderate energy). But the wind is cross or cross-shore most of the time, which is killing the potential. The water temperature is 82°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a little above normal.

Now, the best on offer – and I mean the only real standout in the whole 16 days – is Saturday July 18th afternoon. The swell is 6ft from the SW, period 15 seconds, and the combined energy cranks up to 2262 (moderate to strong energy). The wind goes light ESE cross-off, which is going to clean it up nicely. That’s the session to point for. It’s a reef and point set-up, so that long period groundswell should wrap in nicely and give some proper shaped waves. It’s an advanced wave, so beginners stay out of the way. The break is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so this is a rare treat – don’t sleep on it, but also don’t expect it to be pumping every day.

Before that, there’s a few other sessions worth a look. Friday July 10th afternoon has a clean cross-off wind and 6ft SW swell (energy 1832), but it’s still marginal for tide or quality. Sunday July 13th afternoon also has clean conditions with 4ft SW swell, but that’s smaller. Tuesday July 14th afternoon has a solid 6ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and clean cross-off wind – that’s another promising one for experienced surfers, and the energy is 1873. And Friday July 17th afternoon offers clean cross-off with 5ft SW swell.

After the 18th, the surf drops off quickly. By Monday July 20th, the swell is fading, the wind is onshore, and the energy is down to 700 and 635 – weak and choppy. The rest of the outlook is marginal at best, with no real quality.

So, if you’re keen, circle July 18th afternoon and July 14th afternoon. The rest is a gamble or a pass. The break is rarely breaking, so when it does and the wind is clean, you’ve got to be there. Stay keen, and stay patient.

Rusty.

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