Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Bennion Beach Cleggies.

Straight up, this spot is an inconsistent reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about 1° cooler than average for the time of year—nothing too wild, just a touch crisp.

The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday morning, 10 September. There’s a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 15-second period pushing in. The combined energy is strong at 1125. Wind is cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, so it’s clean. Not perfect, but it’s rideable. The afternoon cleans up more—wind goes offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the wave energy is still moderate at 965. Conditions are actually looking quite good, with solid shape expected from that long-period groundswell. Keep an eye on the tide, though; it can be a factor here.

Friday morning, 11 September, offers similar 5ft WSW swell, period dropping to 14 seconds, cross-off NNE wind at 12 mph, and the energy jumps to 1619—that’s a solid pulse. Clean surf again. Friday afternoon turns onshore from the WNW at 9 mph, and the swell period stretches to a very long 19 seconds with energy at 2110. That kind of period can make the wave stand up nicely at a reef, but the onshore wind messes with it.

The weekend takes a dive. Saturday morning, 12 September, has onshore wind from the west at 16 mph, swell at 6ft but with poor conditions—total write-off. Sunday’s similar, with onshore and cross-onshore winds, 6ft to 7ft swell, and messy faces.

Now here’s the standout. Monday morning, 14 September. We’ve got a clean 8ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, wind is light offshore from the ENE at just 6 mph, and the energy is pumping at 2020. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper session—big enough to be powerful, clean wind, and that reef should hold it together nicely.

Monday afternoon swings cross-shore from the south at 12 mph, and the swell jumps to 8ft with energy at 2313, but the cross-chop makes it tricky.

Tuesday morning, 15 September, has a 8ft WSW swell, light cross-shore wind from the south at just 3 mph. Glassy enough, but there’s a slight cross-chop forming. Still a decent option if you missed Monday.

Wednesday, 16 September, drops back to 6-6ft swell with light cross-onshore winds. Manageable but nothing special.

Things get ugly from late in the week. Thursday, 17 September, is marginal with light cross-onshore breezes and dropping swell. Friday, 18 September, is a mess—strong cross-onshore at 25 mph, poor conditions, 5ft swell. Friday afternoon gets hit by an 8ft onshore blast with energy at 3223—kite-surfing territory, not paddle.

Saturday, 19 September, sees a massive 13ft WSW swell with onshore wind—energy at 7318. The comment says it’s too big for this break. That’s a hard pass unless you’re a pro and even then, the wind is trash.

The second week has one more highlight. Sunday morning, 20 September, delivers a glassy 7ft SW swell with zero wind—dead calm. The period is 14 seconds, energy at 2705. For experienced surfers, this is a gem. Absolutely clean, punchy groundswell on the reef. Get on it.

Monday, 21 September, has a cross-off NNE breeze at 9 mph, 7ft WSW swell, and clean conditions. Another good one for experienced crew.

After that, it trails off. From Tuesday, 22 September, through to the end of the period, it’s mostly onshore, cross-onshore, or rain. Swell hangs around 5ft to 7ft, but wind and weather kill the quality. Thursday, 24 September, has a 6ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period and energy at 3029, but it’s under fresh onshore wind and thunderstorms—unrideable.

If you’re keen, the best windows are Monday morning, 14 September, and Sunday morning, 20 September. Everything else is either average or a write-off. The gap between the start and the first good session is only a couple of days, but then there’s a long quiet stretch after the 21st. That’s just how it is here sometimes.

Stay safe, keep an eye on the tides, and I’ll catch you out there.

Rusty.

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