Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Oi, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a classic reef setup at Bennion Beach Cleggies. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there. This spot is a bit of a wildcard – it’s inconsistent, rarely breaks, and when it does, it can get crowded. The swell direction is perfect for it, coming from the WSW, but the real story is the size.

Right out of the gate on Sunday morning, 2nd August, there’s a solid 7ft groundswell from the WSW with a 14-second period. The energy is hefty (1662), but it’s a cross-off breeze at 16 mph, which will keep things clean. The afternoon gets even better: the swell drops a touch to 7ft, the wind lightens to 6 mph from the NE, and it’s still cross-off. That’s gonna be some proper clean surf. Not a beginner’s wave though – over 5ft.

Monday, 3rd August, sees the swell drop to 5ft but the wind turns onshore and messy, so it’s a washout. Tuesday is a no-go for normal paddling – the swell jumps to 8ft, then 10ft, and the wind is straight onshore or cross-on. The energy is massive (4245 to 7466), but the wind is a killer. Wednesday and Thursday are similar – big swell (8ft to 10ft) but with light winds, though the break is just too big for a good time. This is expert territory, and even then, it’s a bit of a lottery.

The end of the first week and into the second is a write-off. Friday and Saturday, 7th and 8th August, are completely blown out with near gale-force winds and huge, messy swell. Sunday, 9th, finally sees a glassy morning with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell is a massive 13ft (energy 7361). That’s more of a tow-in or a thrill-seeker’s wave than a fun paddle.

The real standout comes right at the far end of the forecast. Thursday morning, 13th August, and Friday, 14th August, are looking like the best windows. The swell is a manageable 8ft to 7ft from the WSW, with a long 16-second period. The winds are light and offshore from the ENE – glassy, clean, perfect. The energy is strong (2132-2843). This is a proper window for experienced surfers to get some long, clean lines. Saturday morning, 15th, is also a nice, smaller option with clean 5ft surf.

The last big hurrah is on Sunday, 16th August, with a clean 10ft morning, but again, it’s pushing the limit of what’s fun. The 17th is just too big at 13ft.

So, the pick of the bunch is that Thursday and Friday, 13th and 14th August. The swell is solid, the wind is offshore, and the reef should handle the long period well. Get it while it’s good. The rest of the time is either too small, too windy, or too big. It’s a long wait for a couple of good sessions.

Rusty.

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