Bingin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up at Bingin, a classic reef break that’s consistent and fairly exposed to the south-west. The water’s sitting at 79.5° which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Saturday morning, 29 August. The swell is already pushing 6.2 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 15 seconds, so we’re talking proper groundswell pumping in. The combined energy is way up at 1551, which is strong stuff. With a light south-easterly breeze keeping it cross-off, the waves are clean and well-shaped. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that size and power will be too much for beginners. It’s a great window for the crew who know the reef.

Saturday afternoon backs off a touch to 3.9 ft and the wind picks up to 12 mph, still cross-off from the ESE. The period drops to 12 seconds, but the energy is still strong at 1202. It’s a bit more marginal, so don’t expect the same quality as the morning.

Sunday morning, 30 August, is a bit of a write-off with 16 mph cross-off winds and a choppy 4.6 ft swell. The energy drops to 839 — moderate. Not worth rushing out for. But Sunday afternoon sees a shift: the wind goes offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and the swell is 3.9 ft with a 13-second period. The energy picks up to 924, and the forecast says very good conditions. That offshore breeze will make the lineup clean and fun for the more experienced.

Now, Monday morning, 31 August, is a standout. The swell is 4.3 ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds — that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy is 1367, strong. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and the report says excellent for experienced surfers. This is the kind of morning where Bingin really shows off, with long, grinding lines. Just be aware that with such a long period, the sets might be widely spaced, but the paddle out will be easier, and the reef will handle it beautifully.

Monday afternoon gets a bit bumpier with 16 mph cross-off winds and a 5.6 ft swell, but the period is still 18 seconds and energy is 1892. It’s clean but more marginal due to tide.

Tuesday morning, 1 September, is another cracker. Swell is 6.6 ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2494 — very strong. Offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph keeps it moderate-offshore and clean. This is again excellent for experienced surfers, but at 6.6 ft, it’s getting into expert territory. The waves will have real punch.

From mid-week onwards, the pattern settles into a solid run of 4.9 ft to 6.2 ft swell from the SW, with periods between 14 and 18 seconds. The wind stays mostly cross-off from the SE or ESE, keeping things clean but not glassy. There’s a slight dip in energy on Thursday morning, 3 September, down to 1081, but it bounces back. The standout windows in the second week look to be Wednesday morning, 9 September, with a 4.6 ft, 18-second swell and energy of 2005, and then Thursday morning, 10 September, with 6.2 ft from the SSW and 16-second period, energy at 1960. Both are promising but less certain this far out.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday morning, 31 August, and Tuesday morning, 1 September. That’s where the swell, period, and offshore wind line up for truly memorable sessions at Bingin. Crowds are often around here, so expect company, but the quality will be worth it.

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