Bingin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for our corner of the world. We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't write it off just yet. There's some real promise on the horizon.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. From Friday the 17th to Sunday the 20th of July, the waves are just not on. The swell is there, but it's all pretty marginal and the conditions are just off. The wind is cross-off all day, which is better than onshore, but the energy is just not translating into anything worth paddling out for. You'll be looking at the ocean and feeling a bit flat. It's one of those stretches where you're better off fixing a ding or just watching the horizon.

Now, Monday morning the 20th of July, things start to get interesting. The swell energy jumps up to a solid (2501) with a head-high 7ft swell from the SSW. The period is a very long 17 seconds, which is proper groundswell. This is a big one for the reef at Bingin. It's a bit of a cross-off breeze, but the water is clean. This is advanced territory though, that 7ft size on a reef with that long period is not for the faint of heart. It's a bit of a standout in this first week, but the crowds will be there, it's often busy.

The energy drops back through Tuesday and Wednesday, with the swell easing to 6ft then 5ft. It's still clean, but the magic is gone. By Thursday the 23rd, the conditions turn poor, and the scores drop to zero. It's a write-off.

Then we get a little spike on Friday the 24th of July. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S with a 13-second period, and the energy is back up to (1841). It's a decent wave, but still cross-off and a bit lumpy. It's a solid option, but not the best of the run.

The real standout, the one you've been waiting for, is on the 31st of July. That Friday morning, we get a 3ft SSW swell, but here's the kicker: the period is a massive 22 seconds. The energy is pumping at (2200). The wind is offshore, which is the key. It's a beautiful, clean, moderate offshore breeze. The file says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that's the truth. The waves might look small on the tape, but that period and direction will wrap perfectly into Bingin. It's a dream for a reef break. The crowds will be a factor, but for those who know, this is the session to clear your calendar for. The next morning, Saturday the 1st of August, the swell is bigger at 7ft from the SW with a 20-second period, and the energy is massive at (4436). That's a serious, powerful swell, but the wind is a tougher cross-off, so it won't be as clean. The real magic is that Friday.

So, keep your eyes on the 31st of July. That's the one. The rest is a bit of a mixed bag, but that one window is pure gold.

Rusty.

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