Bingin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up. This is Rusty.

Right now, the standout is at Bingin, a classic reef break that's going to be the main focus for the next couple of weeks. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky to worry about there.

The real action starts this Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We’ve got a solid 7 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, and the wind is blowing directly offshore from the East. That’s a recipe for perfection – clean, peeling waves that are just what this reef is made for. The wave energy is massive (2415), so this is a setup for experienced surfers only. It’s going to be a bit of a session, but trust me, it’s the best on offer.

After that peak, the swell hangs around in the 6 ft to 6 ft range for the rest of the weekend and into the next week, still with a nice long period from the SSW. The wind stays cross-offshore, which means the surf will stay clean but won't have that perfect Saturday morning glass. It’s still good surf, but not the standout.

Things get a bit lumpy towards the end of August. The swell drops early on the 27th, but then it kicks back up again. On the 28th of August, we see a 8 ft SSW swell come through with 16-second periods (3421 energy). That’s expert territory again – big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart. The wind is cross-off, so it’s not going to be a messy beast, but it’s a solid, heavy wave.

Heading into the first week of September, the swell mixes up. Around the 1st of September, we get a 7 ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period. That kind of period is going to make the wave break really straight at the beach, but at a reef like Bingin, it’s going to be a proper, deep-water barrel. The wind is a bit breezy from the ESE, but it’s still cross-off, so it’s manageable.

The middle of the week on the 2nd and 3rd of September looks promising with consistent 7 ft SW swell and moderate energy (2704). Again, cross-offshore conditions keep it rideable. By the 5th and 6th of September, the swell settles down to a more manageable 5 ft to 5 ft, and the wind drops to a gentle breeze. It’s still good, but it’s not the same as that big Saturday groundswell.

So, the takeaway: Saturday the 22nd of August is your top pick. After that, the 28th of August for the big stuff, and the early part of September for the long-period groundswell. Keep your eyes open; the crowds are always possible at Bingin, but the good windows are worth fighting for.

- Rusty

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