Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright mate, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Bombo Beach over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with plenty of flat spells and only a few sessions worth paddling out for.

We kick things off this Sunday morning, the 30th of August, with a clean 3 ft south swell rolling in at a decent 9-second interval. The wind is glassy, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate (227), so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s a good starter for the weekend, though nothing huge.

Sunday arvo sees the wind swing onshore, and the waves get a bit ordinary. Monday the 31st is pretty average too – small 3 ft south swell with glassy conditions in the morning, but the vibe is flat. Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit of a sneaky highlight: clean conditions with a light cross-offshore wind and a 3 ft south swell that has a longer 11-second period. The energy jumps up (302), so the waves will have a bit more shape and power. It’s not big, but it’ll be fun.

After that, we hit a dry spell. Wednesday the 2nd through to around Sunday the 6th of September are all small and weak, with swell heights dropping below 2 ft. The energy readings are low (down to 52), and the wind is offshore at times, but there’s just not enough wave to get excited about. The 5th of September gets a strong 22 mph offshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft – maybe a kite surfer’s playground, but not for us paddle surfers.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are still average, with messy wind and poor conditions. Then, on Wednesday the 9th of September, things wake up. The morning brings a 5 ft south swell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (436) – that’s proper grunt. This is the first standout of the forecast period. It’s a touch big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’ll be a ripper morning.

The real gem, though, is Thursday the 10th of September. Thursday morning is the best on offer: a solid 7 ft south swell with a 10-second period, glassy wind, and combined energy readings through the roof (983). That’s strong wave energy. This is expert territory – 7 ft with that much power will be firing. If you’re experienced, this is the session you’ve been waiting for.

After that, the swell tapers off. Friday the 11th is still surfable at 5 ft but with cross-shore wind making it a bit messy. The rest of the run from Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 14th of September fades out with small, weak swells and poor conditions. By then, it’s back to knee-high dribble.

Water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual to report. Crowds at Bombo Beach are sometimes an issue, so for the good sessions on the 9th and 10th, get there early.

Overall, the two true standouts are the 9th of September morning and the 10th of September morning. The 10th is the pick of the lot – big, clean, and powerful.

Rusty.

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