Benete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Benete over the next couple of weeks. This is a reef and point set-up that rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. The optimum swell direction is from the SW, and we’ve got a solid run of SSW pulses coming through. The water is about average for this time of year – no big anomaly to report. The wind, though, is mostly cross or cross-off, which keeps things fairly clean, especially on the afternoons. Crowds are possible – it’s a known spot, but with it being inconsistent, you might get a window.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Friday 24th July morning shows 4 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, but a cross-shore wind and marginal conditions – scores are low. The afternoon is similar with 3 ft but a stronger cross-shore chop. Saturday 25th morning improves a little: 4 ft SSW, 15s, light cross-shore breeze, but still marginal. The afternoon gets cleaner with a cross-off wind and 4 ft – alright for a look. Sunday 26th sees a jump in size: 8 ft SE swell in the morning, but it’s short period (8s) and cross-shore, very messy. That’s too big and junky for a rare break like this. The afternoon goes to 7 ft SSE, still not great. Monday 27th has 8 ft SE – again short period, not doing the reef any favours. Tuesday 28th drops back to 3 ft SSW with a long 16s period, but the wind is cross and the conditions are poor. So we’re waiting.

Then things start to turn. Wednesday 29th afternoon: 4 ft SSW, 14s, clean with a light cross-off breeze. That’s more like it – the energy is building (combined energy 928). Thursday 30th afternoon is a real standout. 4 ft SSW, 19 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell, perfect for a reef/point. The wind is light cross-off, clean, and the combined energy is 1470 – solid moderate. This is the one to aim for if you’re an experienced surfer. Friday 31st afternoon is another beauty: 4 ft SW, 17s, light cross-off, clean, energy 1457. Two crackers in a row.

Saturday 1st August afternoon: 7 ft SSW, 17s, clean, light breeze, energy 2827 – strong. That’s powerful, long-period swell, strictly for the advanced crew. Sunday 2nd August afternoon: 8 ft SSW, 17s, clean, energy 3316 – even stronger. That’s borderline too big for most, but if you’ve got the skills, it’ll be epic. The mornings are cross-on and a bit choppy, but the afternoons are pure gold.

From Monday 3rd August onward, the swell drops a bit but stays in the 5–7 ft range, still with long periods, but the wind turns more cross-on. The energy remains moderate to strong, but the quality fades. The last few days of the forecast (5th–8th August) are smaller, with cross-on breezes, so not the same level. Overall, the best windows are the afternoons of July 30th and 31st, and August 1st and 2nd. Those are the standouts. Remember, Benete rarely breaks, so this is a rare opportunity – don’t sleep on it.

Stay salty,
Rusty.

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