Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, what’s up surfers? Rusty here, and I’ve been staring hard at the charts for Bennion Beach Cleggies. Let’s get into it. This forecast is a real mixed bag, with some wild, powerful swell but a whole lot of wind to fight through. The water is hanging around 64°F, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a thicker suit.

The first real chance to paddle out isn’t until Thursday, September 3rd, in the morning. We’re looking at a solid 8ft groundswell from the WSW, with a long 15-second period. The energy is massive (2305), but here’s the rub—the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 6 mph. It’s not terrible, but it’s not clean. The report calls it marginal, and with a spot that’s already inconsistent, you’d be rolling the dice.

Thursday afternoon gets worse. The wind picks up to 16 mph from the WNW, making it choppy, and the swell jumps to 8ft. That’s a pass for me.

Friday, September 4th, is a big one. The swell is pumping at 10ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period and energy roaring at 3554. But the wind is howling cross-onshore at 16 mph. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, the conditions are poor. The afternoon is a little better with the wind dropping to 12 mph, but it’s still too big and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing session.

The weekend is a write-off. Saturday, September 5th, has a 8ft swell but the wind is a mess, and Sunday, September 6th, brings a 12ft monster with a 22 mph southerly cross-shore wind. Dangerous and lumpy.

Now, let’s talk about the standouts. The best window opens up on Monday, September 7th. The morning is clean, with a light ESE cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph. The swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. The energy is 3870. This is a proper groundswell, and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer for the early part of the forecast. But remember, this is a reef break, and with a long period like that, the sets will be more powerful and lined up, but gappy. The tide will be a factor here, so check your local charts.

Tuesday, September 8th, is also a serious contender. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is 8ft with a 17-second period (4838 energy). The afternoon turns offshore with a 12 mph breeze and a 10ft swell. This is big, powerful, and clean. Again, expert territory.

The real gem, though, is Wednesday, September 9th. The morning has a 8ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period (2786 energy) and a clean offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph. The afternoon is even better, with the wind dropping to 9 mph from the east, still offshore, and the swell settling to 7ft. This is the pick of the whole forecast. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The wave quality will be there, but that inconsistency tag on Bennion Beach Cleggies means you’ll have to be patient.

Thursday, September 10th, cleans up in the morning with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft swell. It’s a fun size, but the energy drops off. The afternoon turns onshore and glassy, but the swell is small.

The following week is pretty grim. From Friday, September 11th, through Wednesday, September 16th, it’s mostly onshore winds and lumpy conditions. There’s a glimmer on Sunday, September 13th morning. The glassy conditions with a 8ft, 14-second period swell (2408 energy) are excellent for experienced surfers. It’s clean, but the swell is still big.

Monday, September 14th, morning is also promising with a 8ft, 16-second period swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 2864. This is another strong session for the crew that can handle it.

After that, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions until the end of the forecast on September 18th. The last day shows a 4ft swell from the WSW with an 18-second period (1580 energy), but the wind is onshore. It’s a long period groundswell, which would be perfect for a point or reef, but the wind is wrong.

So, to boil it down: Wednesday, September 9th, is your best bet. Clean offshore wind, solid groundswell, and all the energy you could want. Monday, September 7th, and Tuesday, September 8th, are also good, but the swell is bigger. If you’re an experienced surfer, circle those dates. The rest of the time, it’s a battle with the wind.

Stay stoked, and don’t be afraid to sit and wait for the set.
Rusty

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