Bennion Beach Cleggies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up for your local patch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write the week off. The first real action worth paddling out for kicks off on Saturday the 11th. The swell direction is swinging to the southwest, and while it’s nothing massive, there’s a window of clean conditions. Saturday morning at Bennion Beach Cleggies sees a 4ft SW swell with a light cross-off breeze setting up some tidy lines. The energy is moderate (489), and the offshore wind should keep the faces clean. The crowd factor is there, so don’t expect it to yourself.

The real standout of the whole outlook is Sunday the 12th. The morning session is where it’s at. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SW, with a period of 15 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with some decent legs. The combined energy jumps to 1812, and with a light SE breeze that’s almost offshore, it’s going to be clean. This is pushing into expert territory at 7ft, so if you’re not confident, maybe sit this one out. The reef setup here should handle the period well, but watch for those longer lulls between sets.

The run of quality continues. On Monday the 13th, the morning glass-off is a beauty. We’re looking at a 7ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE. The energy is kicking at 2797. This is another one for the experienced crew – too big for beginners. The consistency is inconsistent here, so when it fires, it’s a treat.

Tuesday the 14th has a solid pulse too, but it’s tricky. Morning sees a 7ft WSW swell, period 15 seconds, with a cross-off wind. The energy is high at 1963. The afternoon session is actually the better call, with the same 7ft swell but described as excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is still cross-off, keeping it clean.

There’s a bit of a rough patch mid-week. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are messy with onshore winds and choppy conditions. A few days to fix the dings.

Now, for the real long-range promise. Hold onto your hats. On Saturday the 18th, the models are showing a massive 13ft WSW swell. The combined energy is an enormous 7529. The wind is cross-off, and the conditions look clean, but the warning is clear: this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Unless you’re a pro on a big-wave gun, it’s a day to watch from the cliff. The morning of Sunday the 19th is still a solid 10ft with offshore wind, again too big for most.

The window closes out nicely. On Monday the 20th, the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SW, and by Tuesday the 21st, we’re back to glassy 4ft SW swell in the morning. Light, fun, and clean. Then on the 22nd, another solid pulse hits: 7ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and offshore wind. The energy is 1997, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The final highlight is the 25th, with a 6ft WSW swell, a very long 18-second period, and light offshore wind. Energy is 2775. A proper way to end the outlook.

The water’s running about average for the time of year at Bennion Beach Cleggies, so no surprises there.

Rusty out.

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