Bingin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one run on the radar, and it’s a classic: Bingin. This is a reef break, consistent, and fairly exposed to the swell. It’s an advanced spot, and we’re seeing a long, drawn-out pulse of SSW groundswell that’s gonna keep things interesting. The water temp is right on 80°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Wednesday the 29th through to Friday the 31st of July, we’ve got some energy in the water – around 4ft to 5ft of SSW swell, with a solid 14 to 17 second period – but the wind is a cross-off from the ESE, and it’s chunky at 19 to 19 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (819 to 1544), but the conditions are marginal, and the scores are low. It’s not going to be worth paddling out for the hassle.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning sees a jump to 5ft of SSW swell, period stretching to 16 seconds, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-off from the ESE. The combined energy is solid (1485), and the forecast actually calls for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. That Saturday morning window is the first real standout. The swell is a bit too big for beginners, but for the crew that knows this reef, it’s a beautiful window.

Sunday the 2nd pushes the swell up to 7ft, which is getting into the expert-only zone, especially on a reef. The period is still a long 16-17 seconds, and the winds are light. This is heavy, powerful groundswell. The combined energy is strong (2208-2110). It’s going to be a serious session for the brave.

Monday the 3rd of August is another absolute gem. The swell eases slightly to 6ft, but the wind shifts to a true offshore from the ESE at 12 mph in the afternoon. The period is 15 seconds, and the combined energy is still strong (1437). The forecast calls for excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a top-tier window. The wind is offshore, the swell is solid, and the quality is there. Monday afternoon is the best on offer in the whole forecast.

From Tuesday the 4th through to Friday the 7th, the swell hangs around 6ft to 8ft, but the wind stays cross-off and picks up a bit, so the quality drops off. The combined energy is strong (1269-2766), but it’s not as clean as the Monday window. Thursday the 6th morning has a moderate offshore wind, but the swell is 8ft, which is big and gnarly, and the scores are still just marginal.

The second week, from the 9th of August onward, the swell stays solid, between 7ft and 8ft, with long periods of 14 to 16 seconds. The combined energy is very strong (1670 to 4252). This is a lot of water moving around. The wind is mostly cross-off from the SE at 9 to 19 mph, so it’s going to be powerful but not glassy. The scores are all marginal. With the swell over 8ft by the 10th, this is strictly for experts only. It’s a long period groundswell, so it’s going to be breaking straight and fast. For a reef like Bingin, that can be a real challenge, but also incredibly rewarding for the right surfer.

So, the standout is clear: Monday the 3rd of August, afternoon session. Get that in your diary. The second best is the Saturday the 1st of August morning. The rest of the run is big, powerful, and for the brave, but those two windows are where the magic is.

Rusty out.

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