Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s going on at Bennion Beach Cleggies. It’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so when it’s good, it’s a real treat, but you can’t rely on it every day. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

The first real chance comes Monday the 7th of September. Early morning, it’s clear skies, a light breeze out of the SE, and a solid 8ft WSW groundswell rolling in. The period is a long 16 seconds, so it’s got some serious grunt (the combined energy of all swells directed here is 3726). That’s strong, powerful juice. The light cross-off wind will keep it clean, but that long period means it’ll be walling up and might be a bit straight for a beach break – here on the reef, you’ll get some nice, lined-up walls. It’s a big swell for most, so this is for the experienced crew. The consistency is the issue, but when it’s on, it’s on.

The week rolls on, and Tuesday afternoon the 8th gets a look. The swell holds at 10ft from the WSW, with a 16-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the ESE at 15 mph. That’s proper clean. But this is a big wave – combined energy of all swells directed here is 4022. This is expert territory, and while the conditions are favourable, you’ve got to be switched on. The crowds are often an issue here, but on a Tuesday, you might get a few less.

Looking further out, Monday the 14th of September has a nice window. A NNE breeze at just 3 mph, near glassy, with an 8ft WSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (2460), but the wind is light, making it super clean. The cross-off wind will keep the faces smooth. Again, it’s a bit of a lump for the weekend warriors, but for anyone who’s comfortable in overhead waves, this is a standout session.

After that, the end of the second week gets messy. A big pulse of swell arrives on the 18th of September, with 13ft to 15ft WSW and W swells, but the wind is onshore and brutal. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 11966 on the Friday afternoon – that’s massive, dangerous energy. But with onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. This is strictly for the kamikaze crew, and even then, the conditions are poor. The forecast is less certain that far out, so keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Overall, the standout is the Monday morning session on the 7th. Clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell. If you’re experienced and can handle the inconsistency, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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