Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for our local patch. We’ve got a bit of a wild ride ahead, so let’s get into it.

We’re starting off with a bit of a wait. The first real chance to get wet pops up on Wednesday the 2nd of September, but honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. Bennion Beach Cleggies is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t just fire up every day. The morning kicks off with a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 14 seconds, and it’s packing a heap of energy (1629). The wind is onshore from the west at 9 mph, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. The afternoon is a rinse and repeat, with 7ft (1599). It’s surfable, but not the cleanest.

Thursday the 3rd has a bigger morning – 8ft from the WSW, with a 15-second period and a massive energy spike (2305). The wind is light from the NNW, but it’s a cross-shore, so it’s a bit weird. The afternoon turns ugly with rain and 16 mph onshore winds, so that’s a write-off. Friday the 4th is a no-go for paddle surfing. The swell jumps to 10ft (4275), which is way too big for this reef. The wind is howling onshore. Saturday is even worse – 10ft and 13ft swells with 22-25 mph winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not for us.

The standout. Honestly, the best window is the morning of Monday the 8th of September. The sun is out, the east wind is blowing offshore at 12 mph, and we’ve got a 7ft WSW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is still strong (3073), but the offshore winds will clean it up. This is a rare, glassy moment for an inconsistent spot, and it’ll be a treat for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The afternoon of the 8th sees the swell pumping to 10ft (5410) with an 18-second period, which is a very long, powerful groundswell. The wind is offshore too, but at 10ft, it’s strictly for the experts. The reef will handle the long period better than a beach break, but it’s a beast.

The long-range promise. Looking further out, we get another excellent window on Saturday the 13th of September. The morning session has a 7ft WSW swell, a 15-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the east at 12 mph. The energy is solid (2041). The afternoon is even better with a 8ft swell (2486) and a 16-second period, with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is another pick for the experienced surfer, as the size is still punchy and the winds are perfect.

The rest of the run. The second week is a mix of smaller, messier swells and occasional clean windows. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th have manageable 6ft to 8ft swells, but the winds are mostly cross or cross-on, so it’s a bit of a grind. The last day on the charts, Thursday the 17th, has a massive 10ft swell (3860) coming in, but with light winds, it’s back to being too big for anything but the brave.

Overall, hold out for the 8th and the 13th. The rest is a mixed bag. This spot is inconsistent, so a blank run is normal, but we’ve got a couple of real beauties on the horizon.

Rusty.

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