Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s shaping up for this little stretch of coast. We’ve got one spot on the menu: Bennion Beach Cleggies. It’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t always fire. But when the stars align, it can be a gem.

First thing’s first, the water is sitting at 64.6°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast starts quiet, real quiet. Tuesday the 25th is a washout – cross-on wind, messy, choppy. Wednesday the 26th is where things get interesting, but in a way that’s going to scare the hell out of most of you. We’ve got a solid 9.8 ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a long 16-second period, and the energy is pumping – cranked up to 6197. That’s a lot of juice. But here’s the kicker: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The reef won’t handle it well, and the wind is still cross-on. It’s not a paddle-out, it’s a survival session. If you’re a seasoned charger, you might get a look, but the quality is compromised. The afternoon sees 11.5 ft swell with an even longer 18-second period and energy hitting 7716, but again, it’s too big and the wind is light cross-on. This is more of a spectacle than a session.

Thursday the 27th brings a drop in size, but 9.8 ft is still heavy. The wind swings cross-off, which cleans things up, but the swell is still too big for the reef. The energy is still strong at 4214. By the afternoon, 8.2 ft is still a handful. The wind is clean, but the wave state is questionable. This is a wait-and-watch day.

Friday the 28th is a drop-off. The 6.2 ft swell is manageable, but the quality is marginal. The wind is clean, but the energy is down to 1173. The afternoon fades to 4.6 ft and poor conditions. Not worth the paddle.

Saturday the 29th is a mixed bag. Morning is tiny at 3.0 ft, though the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s a groundswell with a lot of potential, but the size just isn’t there. The energy is 809. The afternoon bumps up to 5.6 ft, still with that 19-second period, and the energy climbs to 1920, but the call is marginal. It’s a tease.

Sunday the 30th is the first real standout. Morning is the pick: 7.2 ft swell from the WSW, 16-second period, energy at 2480, and the wind is light offshore from the NE. That’s clean, that’s glassy. The break is a reef, and this is a long-period groundswell, so it’s going to love the structure. But at 7.2 ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The crowd situation? It’s often busy here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The afternoon is a letdown with cross-on wind and poor conditions.

Now, we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September see dropping swell with light cross-on wind. The quality is poor or marginal. The energy is under 2000. Not a lot to get excited about.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is a write-off – 5.2 ft with cross-onshore wind and choppy. The afternoon is bigger at 7.9 ft, but messy.

Then, Thursday the 3rd of September. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning session: 8.2 ft swell from the WSW, 15-second period, energy at 2771, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. Glassy, offshore, on a reef break with a solid groundswell. That’s premium. It’s too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the best of the run. The energy is strong, the direction is perfect for the reef. The afternoon turns messy with cross-shore wind, but that morning window is gold.

The next few days are a slow fade. Friday the 4th of September is marginal, with cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. Saturday the 5th of September brings a solid offshore wind from the ESE, and 6.6 ft swell with 13-second period. The call is excellent for

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