Chicken Run Bashams Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for Chicken Run Bashams Beach. This is a sheltered little point break that doesn’t fire all that often, so pay attention if you’re keen.

We’re starting off a bit flat, but things get moving from Wednesday, August 5th. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about 1°F cooler than normal for this time of year, so pretty average really.

For the first few days, the swell is on the smaller side, but it cleans right up. Wednesday morning has light offshore wind from the north with 3ft SSW swell, and then it goes glassy in the afternoon with 3ft SSW swell. The combined energy is weak (864 and 813), so don't expect power, but those clean, silky conditions will make it feel way better than the numbers suggest. Thursday stays small but clean too, with glassy conditions again in the arvo on 4ft SSW swell.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday, August 7th, is a real standout. We’ve got a solid 6ft to 7ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long period of 16 to 17 seconds. That south swell direction is bang on for this sheltered spot. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE to NNW all day, making for clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is strong (2243 and 2257), telling you there's some real grunt behind it. This is the best bet for experienced surfers in the first week.

Saturday the 8th stays fun with clean offshore breeze, but a stronger 19 mph wind will have it a bit more challenging, though still rideable at 5ft to 6ft.

Then we hit a rough patch. Sunday the 9th is a write-off with a messy 13ft SW swell and howling cross-onshore wind. Poor conditions. Don’t bother.

Forget that, because Monday, August 10th is the absolute standout of the whole 16-day window. We’re looking at a massive 18ft SSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy reading is a staggering 23214, meaning it’s pumping. Winds are light cross-off from the WNW. This is exceptional for experts only – this is way too big for anyone who’s not comfortable in serious, powerful surf. The point should handle it well, but it’s going to be a beast. Tuesday the 11th hangs in there with 12ft and glassy conditions in the morning – also excellent for experienced surfers.

From Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th, we’ve got a solid 13ft to 15ft SW swell holding in, with some of the best being Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, with clean offshore winds. This is all expert-level groundswell. The energy readings are through the roof (9471 to 10908), so expect heavy, powerful sets.

After that, from Saturday the 15th onwards, the wind turns onshore and messy, with 12ft to 13ft of lumpy, choppy swell. The quality drops right off again into the start of the following week. There’s a few days there with nothing worthwhile until maybe Tuesday or Wednesday, but it’s looking pretty bleak.

So, for the best of the best: Friday the 7th for a solid, clean swell that’s not too crazy, and Monday the 10th for the true big-wave barrel if you’re an absolute charger.

Rusty.

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