Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows where things line up nicely. We’re looking at a long period SSW groundswell pushing in, and the main thing will be the wind. It’s mostly cross or cross-on, which isn’t ideal, but we get some clean windows when it eases or turns offshore.

First up, the standout is Saturday the 15th of August. We’ve got solid swell in the 10ft range coming from the SSW, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong at 4877, and the afternoon has a clean, cross-off wind from the ESE at 9 mph. This is the best of the bunch, no doubt. It’s an advanced wave, and at this size, it’s not for the beginners. The swell direction is right in the optimum zone for Benete, and it should be firing.

Before that, the early part of the week has some size, too. Friday the 7th of August afternoon has 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a cross-off breeze from the ESE. That’s another good one, with a combined energy of 3498. It’s not quite as big as the 15th, but it’s still got plenty of punch and should be pretty clean.

The rest of the time, it’s a lot of 7-8ft SSW swell with those cross winds. It’s surfable, but the ripples and chop will make it look less inviting. There’s a run of poor conditions around the 10th and 11th of August when the wind goes more cross-on and the swell gets up to 10ft, making it a bit of a mess. That’s a time to maybe sit it out.

Looking further out, there’s another clean window on Wednesday the 19th of August. It’s a glassy morning with 8ft SSW swell and an 18-second period. Energy is up there at 4385. This is a promising one, but remember, it’s a week and a half out, so don’t book your flights just yet. The afternoon gets a bit more onshore, but the morning looks like a classic.

So, to be straight with you: the 7th and the 15th are your best bets. The 19th is a looker, but less certain. The rest is just a grind. Keep an eye on the wind, and if it swings offshore, the quality will jump right up.

This swell is a long-period groundswell, so it’s got that extra energy and will be best at a point or reef like Benete. It can sometimes straighten out on a beach break, but here, it should be fine. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

That’s the picture. A few good days, a few grovelers, and one real gem. Stay stoked.

Rusty

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