Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Bennion Beach Cleggies. We've got a solid run of groundswell on the way, but it's going to be a bit of a mixed bag with the wind.

First up, the water's sitting at 64°, which is a tick colder than usual for this time of year – about 2° off, so you'll want a decent spring suit.

The real action kicks off straight away. Tuesday morning, September 8th is where it's at. We're looking at a strong 8ft swell from the WSW with a very long, powerful 17-second period. The combined energy is pumping at a massive 3657, and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. It's going to be a powerful, clean day. This is easily the standout of the whole forecast. The size and period mean it's a serious groundswell, perfect for this reef setup, but that 8ft is right on the edge – it's for experienced surfers who know the lineup. The afternoon cleans up even more with a pure offshore ESE wind at 12 mph, and the energy jumps to 3881, making it possibly the best window of the whole run.

Wednesday, September 9th keeps the swell running at 7ft, still a solid WSW groundswell (16-second period). The mornings are a bit gusty with a fresh 19 mph offshore, but the afternoon softens to a clean 12 mph offshore breeze. It's still excellent for the experienced crew.

Thursday, September 10th sees the swell drop to 5-5ft, but the period is still a meaty 15 seconds. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-offshore wind, but the afternoon turns it on with a gentle offshore breeze and clean conditions. This is a great, more manageable option for the intermediate surfer looking for some fun, clean waves.

Now, we hit a rough patch. From Friday afternoon, September 11th all the way through to Sunday, September 20th, the wind is predominantly onshore or cross-on. The swell stays decent, often over 7ft, but the onshore wind will chop it up. There are a few glimmers, like Monday morning, September 14th, with a clean 8ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s a narrow window. For the most part, this is a stretch of days where it's more about windsurfing or kiting than quality paddle surfing. The surf will be bumpy and blown out.

After that long gap, things get interesting again, but it's a way off. Monday morning, September 21st is a write-off with heavy rain and strong onshore winds. But keep an eye on Wednesday, September 23rd. The morning shows a 7ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is strong at 2262. It's a long-range call, so don't book the time off just yet, but it's a promising sign that the swell might outlast the bad wind.

So, to wrap it up: The best surf is right now, today and tomorrow. The window is short and sweet. After that, be prepared for a lot of onshore wind for over a week, before a potential improvement in the final few days of the outlook.

Rusty.

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