Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf outlook.

We’re looking at Bombo Beach for the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. The first few days are pretty sluggish, but there’s a standout window worth pointing out. The water temperature sits at about 64°, which is right around the average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The opening Saturday morning, August 8th, is glassy – dead calm, with a tiny 2-foot southerly swell at 8 seconds. Combined wave energy is weak at 91, so it’s more of a longboard or a beginner’s paddle. The wind is flat calm, making it clean, but the swell is small and short period. By the afternoon, a light onshore breeze kicks in and the swell drops even more, so it’s not worth hanging around for.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The wind is cross-shore and bumpy, with a short period ENE swell that’s messy. The energy jumps to 120 on Sunday morning, but the wind chop ruins it.

Now, Monday August 10th is the real standout. The morning brings a solid 10-foot NE swell – that’s a big one. Period is 9 seconds, which is average, but the combined energy of all swells directed here is a massive 2075, showing strong wave energy. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, making for a clean, powerful look. But here’s the catch: that 10-foot height is too big for beginners, and it’s borderline for intermediates. This is a session for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is still clean with a 7-foot swell, but the wind is stronger at 22 mph, so it’s a bit more of a handful. Still, Monday morning is the best of the whole run.

After that, the surf drops back. Tuesday the 11th has a cleaner look with offshore wind, but the swell is small (3 feet) and the energy is moderate at 105. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 3-foot southerly swell at 11 seconds – that’s a longer period, giving better shape. The energy is 265, and it’s offshore, so it’s a fun, clean session for a longboard or a fish.

Wednesday through Friday the 12th to 14th is a mix of clean offshore mornings and small swell, with heights around 2 feet to 4 feet. The energy stays moderate, between 126 and 458. The best of these is Thursday morning the 13th, with a 5-foot S swell at 9 seconds and clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is 453, so it’s punchy but not huge. Fine for a normal day.

The second week goes quiet. From Saturday the 15th onward, the swell is mostly small, under 5 feet, and the wind is often cross-shore or onshore, making for choppy conditions. There’s a brief glassy morning on Monday the 17th with a 2-foot southerly swell, but the energy is only 82. It’s clean but tiny. From the 18th through the 23rd, the surf is poor – small, short period, and often blown out. The energy drops to as low as 41. There’s no real standout in the second week; it’s a long gap of flat or poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the one true standout is Monday August 10th, especially the morning, with a big, clean 10-foot NE swell. That’s your best chance for a proper session, but it’s for experts only. The rest of the run is mostly small and clean, with a few fun windows for the longboard crew. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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