Bombo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, to be honest, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag here. There’s some juice on the horizon, but we gotta wait through a fair bit of so-so stuff before we get the real goodies.

The standout morning is gonna be Friday the 11th of September. Early, the vibe is magic. We’ve got a clean 5ft south swell, glassy conditions with light ENE air at just 3 mph, and the water at Bombo Beach is sitting at a pleasant 64°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is solidly moderate (521), and with that 10-second period from the south, it’s got some grunt. That Friday morning window is easily the best paddle session on offer.

After that, things get pretty ordinary for a stretch. Friday afternoon turns into a cross-on mess, and then Saturday and Sunday are dominated by small, cross-onshore chop. The swell drops and the wind picks up, so don’t bother paddling out then.

There’s a small glimmer on Monday the 14th morning with clean 2ft surf, but it’s small and weak (204 energy). Then Tuesday the 15th offers small clean conditions, but nothing exciting.

Wednesday the 16th of September is a big one, but it’s not for everyone. We’ve got a thumping 12ft south swell rolling in at 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 2145 – that’s strong stuff. The wind is clean early, but this is too big for beginners and really only for experienced surfers. The same goes for Thursday the 17th morning and Wednesday the 23rd morning: 10ft+ south swell with crazy energy (over 2000), but that’s a heavy paddle and not for the faint-hearted.

After that, it’s a long gap of poor conditions and small swell until the 19th of September. On the 19th afternoon, we get a clean 3ft south swell (344 energy) with a 13-second period, which gives the waves some shape. That’s a nice little window for a mellow session when the crowd’s probably not too bad.

From the 20th onwards, it’s a real quiet spell. The swell gets tiny, period drops, and the energy falls right off. The 21st offers a glassy 3ft, but with a weak 7-second period and just 87 energy – that’s barely a push. There’s another spike on the 23rd morning with 10ft, but again, expert territory only due to size.

The truth is, the best of the bunch is that Friday the 11th morning at Bombo Beach. It’s clean, it’s got size, it’s got energy, and the conditions are perfect. Get out there early. After that, it’s mostly a waiting game with a few clean, small windows and some big, dangerous days for the pros.

Rusty.

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