Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Benete over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up, but don’t get too excited just yet – the opening act on Saturday 15th August is a bit of a tease. We’ve got some proper groundswell rolling in, but the conditions are messy. It’s not until Sunday afternoon that things start to clean up nicely. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Benete is a reef and point break that rarely breaks, so when it does, you need to be on it. It’s an advanced wave, and with the amount of energy coming through, it’s no place for beginners. The combined swell energy on Saturday afternoon is through the roof at 2777 – that’s serious power. Swell is 7ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period, but with a cross breeze, it’s not doing the lineup any favours. Hold out for Sunday afternoon (16th August). That’s where we see the first real standout. Swell drops slightly to 6ft from the SSW, period still a meaty 16 seconds, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the ESE. Clean lines, manageable power – this is the session to aim for if you want quality without the wind hassle.

Monday 17th August is a beauty for the early crew. Glassy conditions in the morning with 5ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is lower at 991, but that just means it’s more user-friendly. It’s a great window for experienced surfers to get some clean, well-shaped waves. The afternoon stays clean too, with a light cross-off breeze.

Tuesday 18th August is a mixed bag. Morning is a bit onshore, but the afternoon swings back to clean with a 5ft SW swell and a 16-second period. Energy jumps back up to 2431, so there’s some push behind it.

Now, if you want the biggest swell of the run, you’re looking at Wednesday 19th August. By the afternoon, we’re talking 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy hits 4027 – this is a proper groundswell event. That said, at this size, it’s for experts only. The wave will be powerful, with long gaps between sets. At a reef and point break like this, that long period should produce some beautiful, lined-up waves, but it’ll be serious out there.

Thursday 20th August holds size, with the morning seeing 10ft SW swell and 16-second period. The combined energy is 4061, so it’s still pumping. The morning is a touch onshore, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze and 8ft swell. Again, this is big wave territory – only for those with plenty of experience.

The following week, from Friday 21st August through to the end of the month, the swell stays consistent but drops in size a bit. There are still some good windows, particularly on the afternoons with cross-off or glassy winds. Thursday 27th August is interesting – the morning has a very long 20-second period from the SW, with swell at 3ft and energy at 1485. That’s a groundswell with serious legs, but at that size and period, it might be a bit straight for a beach break, though at a reef/point like this, it could be really fun if you’re in the right spot.

Friday 28th August afternoon is another standout: 7ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is high at 2534. That’s a solid, clean session for the experienced crew.

A couple of days later, on Sunday 30th August, the swell picks up again with 7ft from the SW and 19-second period, but the wind is a bit stronger and cross-shore, so it’s not as clean.

Overall, if you’re looking for the best of the best, lock in Sunday afternoon 16th August and Wednesday afternoon 19th August. The Sunday is the safe bet for clean, powerful waves without the extreme size. The Wednesday is the big, scary, beautiful session for the experts. The rest of the run has plenty of good moments, especially in the afternoons.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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