Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf outlook for the coming weeks, straight from me, Rusty.

We’ve got one spot on the radar here: Bennion Beach Cleggies. It’s a reef setup, and it’s a bit of a tricky one – it’s inconsistent, and when it does work, it can get crowded. Right now, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is going to be the real player here.

Starting off on Tuesday, July 21st, the morning looks promising. We’ve got a 5 ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and a light NE cross-off breeze. The water is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 816. This is a good, clean setup for a mid-week session. The afternoon, though, takes a turn with a cross-shore wind picking up, making things a bit choppy.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is the real standout. The morning is clean with a 5 ft SW swell and offshore E wind. But the afternoon is where it’s at – a 5 ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and clean offshore ESE wind. The combined energy jumps to 1622, and the forecast is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s your best bet of the whole outlook.

Thursday, July 23rd, holds up well, with a moderate offshore breeze keeping the 5 ft SW swell clean all day. Good consistency there.

Friday, July 24th, the swell drops off a bit to 3 ft, but the morning is still clean with a cross-off wind. The afternoon sees a smaller 3 ft swell, but with offshore wind, it’s still a decent ride for a smaller board.

Saturday, July 25th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell picks up slightly to 4 ft from the WSW, but the wind is cross-off, making it a bit tricky. Clean conditions, but the energy is moderate.

Sunday, July 26th, the swell jumps to 7 ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, making it messy. This is getting into the territory where it’s only for experienced surfers, but the cross-chop is going to be a problem.

From Monday, July 27th, through the end of the month, things get rough. Strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is there, but the quality is poor. There’s a gap of several days here where it’s just not worth paddling out.

Tuesday, July 28th, the morning offers a brief reprieve – glassy conditions with a 5 ft SW swell. That’s a nice window, but it’s short-lived.

Looking further out, into the first week of August, we see some big, powerful swells. Sunday, August 2nd, the morning shows a 10 ft WSW swell, but it’s noted as possibly too big for this break. The combined energy is a strong 1565, but the cross-shore wind is light. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a gamble.

Monday, August 3rd, is massive – an 12 ft WSW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is onshore and messy. Combined energy is a whopping 7512, but it’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.

Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th, calm down a bit. The swell drops to 7-8 ft, with clean winds and a long period. The morning of August 5th is looking excellent for experienced surfers with a 7 ft WSW swell, 15-second period, and a light NE cross-off breeze. The combined energy is 2169 – strong and clean.

So, to wrap it up: if you want the best, hit Wednesday, July 22nd, afternoon. That’s your standout. The long-range stuff on August 5th is also promising, but it’s a way off and less certain. For the rest, pick your windows carefully.

Rusty.

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