Surf Forecasts:
Benete surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Benete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on at Benete.
First off, this is a reef and point break that rarely breaks, so any time it’s working is a bit of a special event. The swell direction we want is from the SW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting for the whole run. The problem is, the wind is a persistent cross-onshore for most of the period, which keeps things messy. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
We’ve got a long stretch of surf on offer starting Sunday, September 6th, but honestly, it’s not pretty. The first few days, the wind is a cross-on from the South, and the swell is running between 5ft and 7ft with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong (around 1783 to 2230), but that wind is killing it. It’s just choppy and not worth paddling out for.
The best we see in the first week is a couple of windows. On Friday, September 11th, the afternoon turns cross-off from the ESE, and the swell is 6ft from the SW at 16 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, and with the clean wind, it’s the standout for this break. The energy is high (1980), and it’s your best shot at a decent wave. Then again on Saturday, September 12th, the afternoon goes cross-off again with a 5ft SW swell at 14 seconds. That’s a smaller window, but it’ll be clean.
The next real highlight is on Monday, September 14th, in the afternoon. Cross-off wind from the ESE again, and a solid 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is up there (1810), and it’s clean. That’s another one to circle on the calendar.
After that, the pattern is mostly cross-on or cross wind, with a few more clean afternoons on Wednesday, September 16th (6ft, SW, 15 seconds) and then a bit of a gap. The end of the run gets big. On Saturday, September 19th, and Sunday, September 20th, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW with periods of 15-16 seconds. That’s a massive amount of energy (over 4000), but it’s all cross-on wind. That’s big, raw, and messy. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The standout sessions are the afternoons of September 11th, 12th, and 14th. Those are the ones to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1484 | 1338 | 2325 | 1724 | 1624 | 1110 | 1465 | 1901 | 2573 | 3336 | 2751 | 2423 | 1428 | 2408 | 2379 | 2066 | 1799 | 1380 | 1124 | 928 | 1631 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28AM1.52m | 10:32PM1.09m | 7:56AM1.58m | 10:24PM1.17m | 9:00AM1.64m | 10:38PM1.28m | 9:52AM1.67m | 10:57PM1.40m | 10:38AM1.65m | 11:18PM1.51m | 11:20AM1.58m | 11:40PM1.60m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.32m | 3:01PM0.23m | 1:30AM1.03m | 3:40PM0.17m | 2:56AM0.88m | 4:13PM0.17m | 3:49AM0.71m | 4:41PM0.20m | 4:34AM0.56m | 5:07PM0.28m | 5:15AM0.43m | 5:30PM0.37m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 1484 | 892 | 2325 | 1724 | 1624 | 1110 | 1465 | 1491 | 2573 | 3336 | 2751 | 2423 | 1428 | 2408 | 2379 | 2066 | 1799 | 1380 | 1124 | 928 | 1631 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | SW 26 | SE 5 | SW 24 | SSE 5 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 283 | 1338 | — | 21 | 119 | 433 | 1410 | 1901 | 725 | — | — | — | 835 | — | 27 | 27 | 143 | 16 | 763 | 449 | 667 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 26 | — | SW 24 | SE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | — | 197 | 23 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 18 | 11 | 83 | 38 | 36 | 75 | 41 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 6 | 2 | 145 | 2 | 2 | 144 | 144 | 2 | 140 | 2 | 2 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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