Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at just one spot. It’s been a while since we were blessed with good conditions here, but the ocean’s got a pulse again.

So, the main event for the whole stretch is Benete (reef and point). Don’t get too excited for the next few days, because it’s looking pretty average. Monday the 27th has some knee-to-waist high SE swell, but the cross-shore wind is messing it up. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are practically a write-off. Tiny, weak SSW swells with a short period and cross-shore winds. The energy is minimal (around 577 to 794 for the combined swell energy) and the commentary sums it up – poor to marginal. You’d be wasting your time.

Now, Thursday the 30th afternoon starts to show some promise. That SSW swell builds a bit, and more importantly, the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, which is a huge plus for a reef and point like Benete. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, and the energy jumps to 1488. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”, and I’d agree – clean, solid chest-high waves with real push. The water temp is 80°, which is about average for this time of year.

Friday the 31st afternoon keeps that momentum. The swell holds at around 4 ft from the SW, with a 17-second period. Wind turns light offshore from the east, and the energy is 1352. Again, clean, set waves for those who know what they’re doing. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so pick your session.

The highlight of the whole outlook, though, is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. Glassy conditions, 5 ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, and the combined swell energy is 1422. The morning is dead flat calm – glassy. That’s as good as it gets for a reef setup. The wave quality is described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning also looks strong. Swell pushes up to 7 ft, still a long 16-second period, and glassy wind again. Energy rockets to 2393. That’s getting into serious territory. This is solid overhead, powerful, and lined up. Not for the faint-hearted, but for the experienced crew, this is a standout.

The following week (from Monday 4th August onward) sees consistent SSW swell, mostly in the 6 ft to 8 ft range, but the wind turns more cross-shore or cross-onshore. The energy stays high (over 1000, often over 2000), but the wind keeps things a bit lumpy. The period is still decent (14-17 seconds), so the waves have shape, but they won’t be as clean as those glassy mornings. The biggest days around Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August have 8 ft swell and very high energy (over 4000 for the combined swell), but the moderate wind will put a chop on the face. Good for experts only, and more of a battle.

In short: don’t bother with the first three days. The real window starts Thursday afternoon, but the absolute standouts are the glassy mornings of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of August. After that, it’s still surfable but not as pristine.

Rusty.

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