Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting with a long stretch of nothing much on the menu, but then things start to fire up. The first real surf to talk about is on Wednesday, the 9th of September, at Bennion Beach Cleggies (a reef break). The water is sitting at 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra mil of rubber.

Wednesday morning is looking good. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a long 16 second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s clean, glassy conditions with a lot of energy in the water (2200). The afternoon holds up too, with a 7ft WSW swell, 15 second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the E. The surf is clean and strong, but with that size, it’s getting into the territory where it’s better for experienced surfers. This is likely the best on offer for the whole outlook.

Thursday the 10th sees a drop in size, 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, with a cross-offshore wind that keeps it rideable but not as clean. The swell is still from the WSW with a 15 second period, so it’s got some shape, but the energy is getting lower (1125 and 965). It’s not a standout.

Friday the 11th offers a nice morning session, 5ft from the WSW with a 14 second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the N. The energy is strong (1685) and the surf is clean. The afternoon gets tricky though, with the wind switching onshore from the WNW, making it messy despite the long 19 second period. Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th are a write-off for quality, with onshore winds and choppy conditions, even though there’s still some size.

Now, Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th bring a new pulse. Monday morning has a 8ft WSW swell with a 14 second period, and a light offshore from the ENE. That’s clean and powerful (1991), but at 8ft, it’s big for intermediates. The afternoon gets a cross-shore wind and a bigger 8ft swell, which is more for the experienced crew. Tuesday morning holds that 8ft size with a cross-shore breeze, but it’s not the cleanest.

The rest of the second week has some pulses, but the wind plays games. Wednesday the 16th morning is clean with a 7ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. That’s a good session. By Thursday the 17th, the swell drops to 5ft with a shorter 13 second period, and the wind is a mess. Friday the 18th is a no-go with strong onshore winds and a building stormy swell.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th of September is a write-off for paddling. We’re looking at 16ft and 13ft swells with strong winds and rain. The energy is through the roof (10052) but it’s a mess and dangerous. This setup is more for kite surfers than anyone with a paddle. The swell is too big and the wind is too strong.

Then, on Monday the 21st of September, we get a real treat. The morning is glassy, dead calm wind, with a clean 7ft swell from the WSW with a 15 second period. The energy is strong (2135) and the conditions are perfect. This is the second standout of the outlook, a real gem. After that, Tuesday the 22nd has a 8ft SW swell with a long 17 second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze, but it’s pushing expert territory. The rest of the week into Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th has big, clean, offshore wind swells (8ft to 8ft) but the wind gets fresh and a bit strong, and the surf is better for the experienced crew.

So, to wrap it up: the best days are Wednesday the 9th and Monday the 21st of September. That’s where you want to be in the water. The rest is a mix of clean but big, or messy and blown out. Keep an eye on that Monday the 21st session – it’s a beauty.

Rusty.

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