Capoons Bay - Bombas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a tough one, to be honest. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf. The problem is that the wind is almost always a cross-offshore breeze, which can clean things up, but there just isn’t enough swell to work with for most of the period. We’ve got a blank run from now until late in the first week, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet.

The first real window of activity comes on Saturday, 29th August. The swell starts to build through the morning at Capoons Bay - Bombas (Capoons-Bay), with the swell coming from the East at 5ft and a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 208 (moderate), but the wind is still a fresh cross-off from the East at 22 mph, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy. The swell is still under 5ft, so it’s manageable for intermediates, but it’s not a standout.

The best chance for a decent wave comes on Sunday, 30th August. The morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the East with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 465 (strong). That’s a lot of power for a beach break. However, the wind remains a moderate cross-off from the East at 16 mph. The size is over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners, and the short period will make it a bit dumpy and fast. This is the only day with significant swell, but it’s not going to be a clean, classic session. The cross-off wind will keep the face reasonably clean, but the short period means it’s more of a challenge than a cruiser.

After that, the energy drops away quickly. From Monday, 31st August, the swell fades to barely a ripple, with the combined energy falling to 12 (weak) by the morning. The wind shifts to an onshore direction for a bit on Monday afternoon, making it really messy. Even though we get some offshore winds (from the SSE and SE) on Tuesday, 1st September, and Wednesday, 2nd September, the swell is a pathetic 0.7ft. It’s flat, plain and simple. The rest of the second week is a washout, with tiny 0.3ft swells and persistent cross-off winds. There’s nothing to get excited about.

The water temperature at the start of the period is 85°, which is 2° warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s lovely and warm, but you’ll be floating on a flat ocean.

So, the only day that might be worth a look is the morning of Sunday, 30th August, and even that is a gamble for the experienced crew. The rest of the 16 days is a dud. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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