Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Bennion Beach Cleggies.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of July. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. We’re looking at a 5.2ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The wind is light offshore from the ESE, so the surface will be glassy. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year—about 3.2° cooler. The combined energy is pumping at 1622 units, so there’s plenty of push. This is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, but when it comes, it’ll be good for experienced surfers.

Thursday morning, the 23rd, keeps the clean theme going. A 4.9ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy drops a bit to 902, but it’s still a very solid session. Thursday afternoon holds similar with a 4.6ft SW swell and lighter offshore wind. The water is still a bit cool, but the waves are clean and well-shaped.

Friday morning, the 24th, things get smaller. A 3.3ft SW swell with a cross-offshore wind, but the energy is down to 420. It’s a bit marginal. Friday afternoon is a little better with a 3.0ft WSW swell and a light offshore breeze—clean but small, with energy at 359.

Saturday, the 25th, is a write-off. The swell is small and the wind is messy. The morning has a 3.6ft WSW swell with cross-offshore wind, and the afternoon is cross-shore with a 3.9ft WSW swell. The energy is moderate, but the wind is all wrong. It’s not worth paddling out.

Sunday, the 26th, is a no-go. Strong onshore winds and a building, but junky, 8.2ft WSW windswell with a short 8-second period. The energy is 964, but it’s lumpy and blown out. This is more of a kiteboarding day than a surfing day.

Monday morning, the 27th, gets interesting. A 9.8ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and cross-shore wind. The energy is a massive 3022. This is powerful, but it’s too big for this break. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a handful. The afternoon drops to 8.2ft with cross-shore wind and energy of 1876. Still big, still challenging.

Tuesday, the 28th, is a return to form. A 5.2ft SW swell in the morning, 4.9ft in the afternoon, both with cross-offshore winds from the ENE and NE. The energy is strong at 1227 and 1112. The water is still cool, but the waves are clean and well-ordered. This is a solid, consistent day.

Wednesday, the 29th, is a mixed bag. The morning has a 3.0ft WSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the swell is small and the period is long, so it might be a bit straight for a beach break. The energy is 922. The afternoon sees a 4.6ft SW swell with onshore wind, so it’s not great.

Thursday, the 30th, is another poor day. Strong cross-shore winds and a 3.9ft WSW swell. The energy is 872, but the wind is making it lumpy. Skip it.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday, the 31st of July. The morning session is a ripper. A 8.2ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and light offshore wind from the east. The energy is an incredible 3565. This is a big, clean, powerful swell. This is for experienced surfers only. The wave quality will be excellent. The afternoon is even bigger at 9.8ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, making it a bit messy. The morning is the window.

Saturday, the 1st of August, keeps the big swell going. A 7.9ft WSW swell in the morning with light offshore wind from the east. Energy is 2646. This is another excellent session for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 7.9ft but with cross-shore wind, so it’s not as good.

Sunday, the 2nd of August, is solid. A 6.2ft WSW swell in the morning with a moderate offshore breeze. Energy is 1976. The afternoon has a 5.9ft SW swell with the same offshore wind. Energy is 2070. Both are clean and powerful.

From Monday, the 3rd of August, through to the end of the outlook, the swell drops and the wind picks up. The waves are smaller and the wind is mostly cross-offshore, so it’s

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