Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Bombo Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The forecast kicks off Friday morning, 24th July, with a clean 6ft south swell, period 9 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the southwest. The water’s sitting at 66°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Energy is moderate at 781, and the combo of that swell direction and the offshore wind should make for some decent, clean waves. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you’ll find something to ride, but crowds can pop up sometimes. Friday afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the ESE, and the conditions get a bit ordinary, so make the most of the morning.

Saturday morning, 25th July, is another good one. The swell drops a little to 5ft from the south, period 10 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the west. Energy is moderate at 508. The waves will be clean and rideable. By Saturday afternoon, the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the northwest, and the swell backs off to 4ft, still clean but smaller.

Sunday morning, 26th July, brings another 5ft south swell, period 10 seconds, with a clean offshore from the WSW. Energy is moderate at 482. Another solid morning session. The afternoon turns onshore again from the ENE, so not much to write home about after lunch.

Monday, 27th July, starts with a glassy morning – absolutely still wind from the SSW, but the swell drops to 3ft, period 10 seconds, and energy is weak at 188. It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. The afternoon light onshore wind from the NE doesn’t help.

From Tuesday, 28th July, through to Wednesday, 29th July, the swell drops right off – down to 2ft and 0.7ft, with very weak energy (as low as 28). The 16-second period on Wednesday morning is a classic long-period groundswell, but there’s barely any height. Not worth paddling out for.

Thursday, 30th July, sees a small spike in the morning: 2ft but with a 14-second period (really long period) and energy of 241. The wind is light cross-offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be clean, but the size is tiny. Only for the patient.

Friday, 31st July, morning is the pick of this lull: 3ft south swell, 11 seconds, light cross-offshore from the SW, energy 235. Clean, but small.

Saturday, 1st August, is small again in the morning, but the afternoon sees a jump to 5ft from the south, period only 7 seconds (short period), with a light cross-onshore from the NE. Not great.

Here’s the standout. Sunday, 2nd August, morning: a massive 15ft south swell, period 11 seconds, energy through the roof at 5578. The wind is light cross-offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. But this is a beginner break, and 15ft is way too big – this is expert-only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. Sunday afternoon is 13ft with a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, energy 3876. Still huge. For experienced surfers only, and honestly, it’s going to be a beast.

Monday, 3rd August, drops to 7ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Not great. Tuesday and Wednesday, 4th and 5th August, are a mix of onshore wind and marginal conditions.

The second standout. Thursday, 6th August, morning: 6ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, light cross-offshore from the SW, energy 790. Clean, solid, and good. The afternoon sees a 5ft ESE swell, period 14 seconds (very long period), with a light cross-shore wind, but the long period might make it a bit too straight for a beach break.

The absolute best on offer: Friday, 7th August, morning. 7ft ESE swell, 13-second period (very long period), light cross-offshore from the SSW, energy 1477. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and well-shaped waves. The long period will give you long lulls between sets, making paddling out easier, but it’s a beach break, so the waves might be a touch straight. Still, this is the best session of the whole forecast.

Saturday, 8th August, morning is glassy with 4ft ESE swell, 11 seconds, energy 458. Clean and fun, but the afternoon turns onshore again and gets choppy.

So, if you’re picking your days, Friday morning 7th August is the standout. Sunday 2nd August is for the brave and very experienced only. The rest of the run is a mix of small, clean mornings and onshore afternoons, with a big quiet patch from the 28th to the 30th.

Rusty.

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