Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our little slice of paradise.

Alright, right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The next few days are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got some swell showing up, but the conditions are just not playing ball. It’s not going to be a total write-off, but you’ll need to be patient and pick your moments.

Benete is the only show in town, and it starts off pretty average. Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th, we’re looking at small, 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-shore mess. The energy is moderate (557 to 779), but the ride is going to be bumpy. It’s a rare break, so seeing it even this small is something, but you’re going to be fighting the chop.

Then Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, the swell picks up a bit to 3ft to 4ft, and the period gets longer – up to 19 seconds on Thursday afternoon. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is a good sign for shape, especially at a reef and point like this. The wind is still light cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit rippled, but it’s a step up. The energy is building nicely (1338 to 1603).

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd, the swell gets bigger. We’re talking 5ft to 7ft, still from the SSW. Saturday morning has a light cross-onshore, but Saturday afternoon and Sunday clean up a bit with light cross-shore winds. The energy is strong now (1369 to 2376). This is getting into the fun zone, but that 7ft+ swell is starting to push it for the less experienced.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 3rd of August is your standout. The swell is a solid 6ft from the SSW, but the magic is the wind. Both morning and afternoon, it’s glassy or light cross-offshore. That’s clean, smooth water. The period is a solid 15 seconds, so it’s got real push. The energy is still strong (1321 to 1315). This is the best window in the whole forecast. The water is a warm 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable.

After that, conditions get a bit messy again. Tuesday the 4th through Wednesday the 5th, the wind turns cross-onshore, and the swell drops back to 5ft to 6ft. It’s rideable, but not as clean.

Then we get a big pulse of swell from the 6th of August onwards. Thursday the 6th sees 7ft to 7ft, and Friday the 7th hits 8ft. That’s expert territory. The energy is very strong (2468 to 3032). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bumpy, powerful beast. This is heavy, serious surf.

The real beast mode hits on Sunday the 9th of August. 12ft SSW swell, with a period of 18 seconds. The energy is massive (6989). But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy and dangerous. This is for absolute experts only, and honestly, with that much wind, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The final few days, from the 10th to the 12th, the swell stays big (8ft to 8ft) but the wind is a mix of cross and cross-onshore, with a moderate breeze. It’s consistent, but it’s going to be a battle.

So, in a nutshell: the first week is a slow burn with a few moments of clean surf. The absolute best bet is Monday the 3rd of August. That’s your window for the cleanest, most fun waves. The second week brings a lot of size and power, but it’s going to be messy and more for the big-wave chargers.

Stay safe, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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