Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right now, things are looking rough for the next few days. Benny’s – that’s Bennion Beach Cleggies – is inconsistent at the best of times, and we’re sitting in a real quiet spell. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 5th. That’s a gap of a full day with nothing worth paddling out for.

So, Wednesday morning, the 5th of August. That’s the standout. We’ve got a 8ft swell pouring in from the WSW, with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s serious groundswell. Combined wave energy is pumping at 3504 (moderate-strong). The wind is glassy – dead calm – which is a huge plus. It’s going to be clean. But, this is a reef break, and that size is pushing into expert territory. Over 8ft is big, so only for experienced surfers. The crowd sits often, so expect a few heads out there. Water temperature is running 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 3° colder – you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft, wind goes light onshore, but the forecast says it’s too big for the break. Not worth it unless you’re a glutton for punishment.

Thursday morning, the 6th, offers another glassy session with 10ft of clean WSW groundswell (16s). Energy is still high at 4295. Again, that’s expert-only, but the conditions are pristine. If you’re skilled, this is your window.

Friday the 7th looks messy – strong cross-onshore winds and rain showers. The swell is big at 10ft, but the quality is shot. Saturday the 8th stays oversized, 12ft, with clean cross-offshore winds in the morning, but the wave energy is massive (5059). Still too big for most.

The next true standout appears on Thursday the 13th, in the morning. Glassy conditions, 7ft swell from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds. Energy is moderate (1812). That’s a much more manageable size, still a good groundswell, and it’s clean. This is a solid option for experienced surfers again.

Then, Friday the 14th morning, we get a little drop – 4ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and offshore winds from the ENE. Clean, easy paddling, but the energy is weak (966). It’s a fun, small-wave session.

The last real highlight is Saturday the 15th morning. Clean offshore winds from the ENE, 7ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, and energy at 2128 (moderate). That’s a good combo – clean, solid groundswell, not too big. Crowds are often, so it’ll be busy.

Overall, the best bet is Wednesday the 5th morning for the glassy, big-wave action, and Thursday the 13th morning for a slightly smaller, still clean session. The second week shows some promise, but it’s less certain. If you’re not an expert, sit out the days over 8ft.

Rusty.

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