Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bennion Beach Cleggies.

First thing to say is this spot is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t pump all the time. But when it lines up, it can be a gem. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through over the next couple of weeks, but the wind and size are going to be the main talking points. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

The standout session, the one I’d be circling on the calendar, is Monday morning the 7th of September. We’ve got a clean 8ft swell from the WSW, a very long period of 16 seconds, so proper groundswell energy. Combined swell energy is strong at 3726. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE at 6 mph, which will keep things clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – it’s a bit too big for beginners. Expect some proper lines. This is the pick of the forecast.

Monday afternoon drops off a bit with a stronger cross-off at 16 mph, but still clean and a solid 8ft. Tuesday (8th) is similar in size but the wind gets up, especially in the morning with a fresh 19 mph cross-off, so it’ll be bumpy. Still, the swell energy is strong, around 3657 to 3777. Worth a look if you’re keen but not the best.

Wednesday the 9th brings a change: offshore wind from the ENE, 22 mph in the morning which is fresh, but the afternoon settles to 16 mph. Swell drops slightly to 7ft, period 15-16 seconds. The afternoon is the better call – moderate offshore and clean, with good energy at 1950. This is another good option for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 10th sees the swell back off to 4-5ft, still with a 14-15 second period. The wind is cross-off but gets fresh in the morning. The energy drops to around 850-1011, so it’s weaker. Not a standout.

Friday the 11th gets messy. The wind goes cross-on and onshore, and the swell is 5ft with a very long 19-second period in the afternoon. The energy picks up but the onshore wind ruins it. Not recommended.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a write-off. Onshore winds, poor conditions, and the swell is 6ft to 8ft. The energy is moderate to strong, but the wind is all wrong. Skip it.

Monday the 14th offers a return to form. A clean 8ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period, combined energy at 2277, and a gentle cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. This is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the second real highlight.

After that, the middle of the week (15th to 17th) is mixed. The swell hangs around 6ft to 7ft, but the wind is cross or cross-on, so it’s not as clean. Energy drops off. Not a top pick.

Friday the 18th brings a big 10ft swell from the WSW, period 14 seconds, and the energy is strong at 3542. But the wind is onshore. The file says it’s too big for this break anyway. That continues into Saturday the 19th with 7ft and onshore wind.

Now, Sunday the 20th of September is another cracker. The morning is glassy with a 3 mph NNE wind, and a 8ft swell from the WSW, 14-second period, energy at 2666. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Glassy conditions – that’s the best you can get. This is a standout session for the second week.

Monday the 21st is another 10ft day, again too big for the break, with onshore wind. Tuesday the 22nd sees the swell drop to 8ft with a cross-on light breeze, but it’s not a top session.

So, overall, the best windows are Monday morning the 7th, Wednesday afternoon the 9th, Monday the 14th, and Sunday morning the 20th. That last one is further out, so less certain, but it looks promising.

Rusty.

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