Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the water temp here is pretty standard for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you get in.

The week kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Tuesday morning the 25th is a write-off – messy onshore slop with a short-period NE windswell at 4ft and only 185 units of energy. It’s not worth paddling out. Afternoon picks up a little in size to 5ft but the period drops to 7 seconds and it’s still cross-shore with light rain; just messy. Wednesday the 26th is cleaner in the morning with a 3ft NE swell and offshore wind, but the energy is weak at 174 and the quality is poor. Not worth it. Wednesday afternoon stays poor.

Now, Thursday morning the 27th is where we start to get interested. Glassy conditions, 5ft of S swell at a 9-second period, and 467 units of moderate energy. That’s clean, fun-sized surf with the tide doing you favours. This is a solid window for a session before it fades out. Thursday afternoon goes onshore and drops off.

Friday the 28th morning is the standout of the week. Swell bumps to 5ft from the SSE with an 11-second period, 610 units of energy – that’s moderate-strong, well-formed groundswell. And the wind is light cross-offshore, clean. This is the pick. Get out there early. The afternoon gets cross-shore and drops a bit but still some fun ones.

Saturday the 29th morning pushes up to 6ft from the S with an 8-second period and 934 units of energy – that’s moderate-strong but the shorter period means it’s lumpy and less organised. Wind is cross-off but it’s a bit breezy. It’s a marginal call, more for experienced surfers. Sunday the 30th drops right off – small glassy 3ft but very little push.

Monday the 31st morning brings a very long-period 18-second S swell at 3ft, 402 units. That’s a long-period groundswell; breaks a bit straight on a beach setup, but could produce some sneaky lines if you pick your peak. Wind is cross-shore though. Afternoon gets chopped by strong onshore.

Tuesday the 1st of September has a clean 3ft S swell with a 12-second period and offshore wind – small, clean, and glassy for a longboard or a sneaky fish. Wednesday the 2nd blows out. Thursday and Friday stay small and choppy. Saturday the 5th has 4ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, cross-shore wind – not great.

The real hidden gem comes on Tuesday the 8th of September. Morning shows flat calm, glassy conditions with 4ft of 11-second S groundswell and 387 units of moderate energy. That’s clean, lined-up, and well-shaped. Wednesday the 9th stays clean with 3ft S swell at 11 seconds. Both mornings are worth setting an alarm for.

Overall, if you’re looking for the best surf in this 16-day stretch, it’s Thursday the 27th August morning for clean glassy 5ft and Friday the 28th August morning for that 5ft SSE groundswell with light offshore wind. Those are the ones. The long-range Tuesday the 8th September morning also has clean 4ft potential but it’s further out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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