Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Gonna be a bit of a mixed bag for the only spot on the radar, Bennion Beach Cleggies. It's a reef break that's inconsistent, so don't be rocked if it's not always pumping. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer early doors.

The next few days are a write-off, to be honest. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are a total mess with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Swell is around 5ft to 6ft from the WSW, but the energy is weak to moderate (1334 to 1757) and the waves are just messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday the 18th is a different story, but not for the faint-hearted. A big 12ft to 13ft WSW swell rolls in, with very strong energy (4529 to 7312). The wind does turn offshore on Saturday afternoon, but the forecast is clear—this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That's expert-only territory, and even then, it's a serious call. Sunday the 19th hangs around with 8ft to 8ft swell and moderate energy (2446 to 1865), but the wind is cross-onshore and it's still marginal.

We get a bit of a lull from Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st, with smaller 6ft to 6ft swells, but the conditions are still only marginal. Not a standout.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 22nd is the first real bright spot. The morning sees a clean 5ft SW swell hitting with light offshore winds from the E. The energy is moderate (803) and the waves should be clean and lined up. It's a decent shout for a sneaky session.

Thursday the 23rd is another good one. Again, a clean 5ft SW swell with a moderate period (14 seconds) and a nice cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The wave energy is moderate (927) and the conditions are clean. This is a solid option for a surf.

The waves drop right off on Friday the 24th, with only 4ft of swell and weak energy (440). Not worth it.

Then we get another big pulse on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. A solid 10ft WSW swell with strong energy (2458 to 3349) rolls in, but again, the forecast says it's too big for this break. On Sunday the 26th, the wind goes to a fresh cross-shore and there's even a risk of thunderstorms. That's a big no from me.

Monday the 27th is a real standout. We get a clean 6ft WSW swell with a moderate period (13 seconds) and a sweet cross-offshore breeze from the SSE. The energy is moderate (1733) and the conditions are clean. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that's spot on for a solid, rippable day.

Tuesday the 28th is small again with 4ft.

Now, the real gold is in the last few days of the month. Wednesday the 29th brings a 4ft to 5ft WSW swell, but the period is a very long 17 seconds, and the wind is clean offshore from the E. The energy is moderate (1602 to 1719). This is a classic long-period groundswell, and at a reef break, it could be an absolute gem. It's a standout.

Thursday the 30th is the pick of the entire forecast. A 5ft to 7ft WSW swell with a very long period of 19 to 20 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind from the ENE. The wave energy is strong (3058 to 3887). The forecast is screaming "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a proper, clean, powerful groundswell that'll be rifling down the reef. This is the one to circle.

Friday the 31st is still solid with 6ft swell and a 17-second period, with clean offshore winds.

So, the standout surf days are Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd for a clean, fun-sized wave, but the real bombs are Monday the 27th and especially Thursday the 30th for a long-period, powerful, clean groundswell that'll have the reefs firing. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent, so if it's on, you're laughing.

Rusty.

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