Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

We’ve got a run of solid, powerful groundswell heading our way, but it’s not a simple pick-and-choose situation. The standout window is clear, but you’ve got to be patient and pick your moments. The first real quality arrives on the morning of the 12th of July, and that’s where the magic starts to line up.

Bennion Beach Cleggies is the spot, and it’s a reef break that’s usually pretty inconsistent, so when it lines up like this, you pay attention. The water temperature is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

The morning of the 12th is the first true highlight. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a light SE cross-off breeze, the surface will be glassy. The wave energy is strong (1788), and this is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s big enough to get your heart pumping, but with that long period, the sets will have time between them, making it easier to get out the back. If you’re a beginner, this is too much. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The 13th of July morning is another cracker. Similar setup: 8ft from the SW, a very long period of 17 seconds, and light ESE cross-off wind. The energy is pumping (2971) and it’s clean. Again, this is for the experienced crew only.

Then we get a run of really clean, perfect conditions starting on the 14th of July. Tuesday morning shows a 7ft WSW swell, 15-second period, with an offshore ENE wind. That’s a dream combo. The energy is strong (1853). Tuesday afternoon holds the same 7ft swell, but with a light E breeze, still clean. Both of these are excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, things get messy. The 15th and 16th see a mix of cross-shore winds and chop, and by the afternoon of the 16th, a fresh cross-onshore with rain makes it a write-off. The 17th and 18th are proper blown out, with the 18th seeing a massive 13ft swell with a strong breeze – that’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.

The 19th of July offers a weird one. Sunday morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 10ft WSW swell. The file says the swell is too big for this break, so despite the glassy conditions, it’s a pass. The afternoon of the 19th cleans up to 8ft with a light cross-off breeze, which is excellent for the experienced surfer.

The final week of the forecast, from July 20th to 26th, drops off significantly. Swell sizes drop to 3ft to 5ft, with shorter periods, and the winds are mostly cross-off or cross-on. The energy is weak to moderate (314 to 1063). There’s nothing in that second week that stands out as a proper stand-out session. It’s marginal at best.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of the 12th of July, the morning of the 13th of July, and the entire day of the 14th of July at Bennion Beach Cleggies. That’s the window. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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