Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, Rusty here again, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour for the crew that thinks that way.

Bennion Beach Cleggies is a reef break that doesn’t fire all the time, and it can get busy, but when it’s on, it’s on. The water is 63°, which is a bit chilly for the season, so grab a good wetsuit.

First chance to surf is Tuesday, August 4th. The morning is a washout with a 12 mph onshore wind, but the afternoon is a bit better. You’ve got a 7-8 ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period – that’s long-period groundswell, and it’ll push some serious lines through the reef. The energy is strong at 3997, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a little lumpy. It’s a gamble, but there’s a wave in there.

Wednesday, August 5th is where it gets good. The morning has a light cross-shore breeze on a 8 ft, 16-second swell. The afternoon is the pick of the first week. The wind is light onshore, but the swell bumps to 10 ft and the energy hits 4789. It’s big for this spot, but for the experienced surfers, that’s a proper session. Not perfect, but powerful.

Thursday, August 6th morning holds that 10 ft swell with a light cross-on breeze. Afternoon drops to 8 ft, but the wind picks up and goes onshore, messing it up.

Friday, August 7th is a bust. Rain and a fresh 9 mph onshore wind trash a 10 ft swell. The weekend is ugly. Saturday, August 8th has a 15 ft swell and a 28 mph breeze, with energy at 8904. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for your log. Sunday, August 9th is still too big at 11-12 ft with onshore wind.

There’s a gap of poor conditions until Monday, August 10th. The morning shows a cleaner 8 ft swell from the SW with a cross-offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate at 2876. It’s a marginal wave, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen in days.

The absolute standout of the whole forecast is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is glassy. Dead calm. A 7 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is 1885. The conditions are called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the session to target.

Wednesday, August 12th morning is also a beauty. Clean cross-offshore wind, 7 ft swell, and a 16-second period. Energy at 2080. Smaller than Tuesday, but still clean and lined up.

Thursday, August 13th morning is another winner. Clean cross-offshore wind, 8 ft SW swell, and a 17-second period. Energy is strong at 3231. Another top-tier morning for the skilled surfer.

After that, it fades. Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th are all just okay with light onshore breezes. The swell drops to around 7 ft, and the energy weakens. Then Monday, August 17th sees a massive 16 ft swell hit, but with a 19 mph onshore wind, it’s a total mess. The energy is massive at 9639, but not for paddling.

Tuesday, August 18th and Wednesday, August 19th are still huge, with 15 ft and 11-12 ft swells, but the wind is better. The forecast says it’s just too big for this break, so unless you’re charging, give it a miss.

So, the best bet is without a doubt the glassy morning of Tuesday, August 11th with that 7 ft, 15-second SW groundswell. The Wednesday and Thursday mornings are also clean and solid. Don’t miss them.

Rusty out.

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