Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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