Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bombo Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things pick up in a big way mid-week. The real standout is going to be Thursday, the 10th of September. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 10 ft swell from the south, with a 10-second period and a clean, cross-off wind. The energy is pumping at 1671 – that’s strong stuff. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

Now, for Bombo Beach, it’s a fairly consistent spot, and it’s exposed to the SE, so it picks up that south swell nicely. That Thursday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is big, though – over 8 ft – so this is strictly for experienced surfers. Beginners will want to sit this one out. The wind is clean, and the waves will have some real grunt. Expect very good surf conditions.

Wednesday the 9th is worth a mention too, but it’s a mixed bag. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the south with a 15 mph cross-off wind – surfable, but not prime. The afternoon, though, sees the swell jump to 10 ft from the south, but the wind goes cross and the energy jumps to 1398. The report says it’s too big for this break, so again, only for the experts.

After Thursday, the swell drops off. Friday the 11th has a 7 ft swell from the south in the morning with a light 6 mph cross-off wind – that’s a solid session, clean and fun. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out but nothing crazy.

From Saturday the 12th onward, it gets smaller and less interesting. Swell drops under 4 ft, and the wind turns cross-on or onshore for most of the second week. There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday the 14th with a glassy morning and a 3 ft 12-second swell, but it’s very small. The energy is weak at 226.

The second week is mostly a write-off for surf. Sizes hover around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. There’s a bit of a long-period swell (21 seconds) on the 21st, but it’s only 1.0 ft, so it’s not going to do anything.

Honestly, for Bombo Beach, the window is tight. Target that Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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