
Surf Forecasts:
Benete surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Benete this week:
The surf forecast for Benete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Benete in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Benete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so we're looking at Benete. It's a reef and point set-up that rarely breaks, so this is a spot that only fires when the conditions line up perfectly. When it does, it's a proper advanced wave, so don't be fooling around out there if you're not comfortable. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year.
Friday 17th July kicks things off with a solid 5 ft to 5 ft SW swell, and the period is a long 15 to 16 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is light and cross-off in the afternoon, which is a big tick for clean waves. The energy is strong, too, with the combined swell energy reading at 1489 and 1247. It's a rare break, so if it's working, it's a genuine standout for the right surfer.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th are still on the cards, with a similar 4 ft to 5 ft SW swell, but the energy drops a touch. The afternoon winds stay cross-off, so the surface will be clean. The size is manageable and the quality is there, but the consistency is a question mark.
There's a noticeable gap from Monday 20th July through to Friday 24th July. The swell sticks around, but the cross-shore wind picks up, creating a chop that really messes with the quality. The wave state reports are clear: it's marginal to poor. The energy is still moderate to strong (peaking at 2359 on Monday morning), but the wind is just not doing us any favours.
Saturday 25th July sees a bit of a reprieve. The swell drops to 4 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-off again in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (around 800), and the conditions should be clean. It's a small window of decent surf.
Then we have Sunday 26th July and Monday 27th July. The 26th has a short period SE swell of 6 ft with only 8 seconds of period – that's a windswell, and it'll be a bumpy, weak mess at a point break. The energy is only moderate (1001). The real gem is Monday 27th July morning. The swell is only 3 ft from the SW, but the wind is glassy, and the conditions are clean. It's a tiny window, but for a glassy wave on a rare break, it's a special moment.
The next few days (Tuesday 28th to Wednesday 29th July) are a mixed bag. The afternoons look cleaner with cross-off winds, but the swell is inconsistent. The energy is moderate (around 1109 on Tuesday afternoon).
Now, looking towards the end of the forecast period, there's a promising pulse. Thursday 30th July morning has a 3 ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 23 seconds. That's a true groundswell. The energy is strong (1489), and the wind is light. It won't be a big wave, but the quality will be incredible. The best of the bunch, however, looks to be Friday 31st July morning. We're looking at a 8 ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4371. That's a strong, powerful swell. The wind is light, so the shape will be excellent. It's a big wave for sure – over 8 ft, so experts only – but for that crew, this is the standout session of the entire outlook.
Saturday 1st August continues with a solid 7 ft to 7 ft SW swell, still with light winds, but the energy is still very strong (2610 and 2228). It's a big, powerful groundswell that will be best banked on a point or reef, which is exactly what Benete is.
So, if you're an advanced surfer and can pick your moment, the 31st of July is the one to circle. The Thursday the 30th and Monday the 27th are the other quiet, quality windows. For the rest, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
773 | 1129 | 964 | 868 | 833 | 716 | 586 | 560 | 979 | 2238 | 2032 | 1956 | 1261 | 1111 | 799 | 581 | 437 | 545 | 425 | 585 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:16PM1.77m | 1:51AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.60m | 2:24AM1.37m | 1:47PM1.40m | 2:58AM1.42m | 2:36PM1.19m | 3:34AM1.45m | 3:37PM0.99m | 4:13AM1.46m | 5:22PM0.85m | 5:00AM1.45m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.13m | 6:59AM0.72m | 7:51PM0.27m | 7:58AM0.71m | 8:17PM0.42m | 9:02AM0.71m | 8:39PM0.55m | 10:17AM0.70m | 8:55PM0.67m | 11:54AM0.65m | 8:59PM0.77m | 1:40PM0.56m | |||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
773 | 1129 | 964 | 868 | 833 | 716 | 586 | 560 | 979 | 2238 | 2032 | 1956 | 1261 | 1111 | 799 | 581 | 437 | 545 | 425 | 585 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 10 |
110 | — | 85 | 93 | — | — | 99 | 170 | 470 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 32 | — | 223 | 15 | 10 | 49 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 |
280 | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 |
326 | 118 | 244 | 233 | 103 | 80 | 266 | 189 | 121 | 121 | 112 | 58 | 73 | 95 | 55 | 57 | 87 | 99 | 91 | 88 | 106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Information about the Benete Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Benete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Benete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Benete 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 (Benete) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Benete may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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