Chicken Run Bashams Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

We’ve got a long look ahead for Chicken Run Bashams Beach, and honestly, it’s a slow burn for the first few days. The forecast kicks off with some solid size but the conditions are messy. The first week is mostly about waiting for the wind to play nice.

The first recommendation comes in on Friday, July 24th. There’s a big 10ft SSW swell rolling in with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 4918. But the wind is a cross-shore, and there’s a slight cross-chop. It’s a marginal call, and the size is pushing into expert territory. This one’s for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s not the cleanest.

Saturday, July 25th, we see a similar story: an 8ft SSW swell in the morning, dropping to 8ft in the afternoon, with that same cross-shore breeze. The period is still decent at 13 seconds, but the energy is dropping (2021) and the reports say it’s marginal. Not a day to get excited about.

Sunday, July 26th, the swell drops to 7ft, and the period is 11 seconds. The combined energy is down to 1061. Still cross-shore winds. It’s a flat day in terms of quality.

Then, finally, a glimmer of hope. On Monday, July 27th, the wind swings offshore from the NNW. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, period 11 seconds, and the energy is 686. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s a small but clean window. Still, the size is modest, and the break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a set every minute.

Tuesday, July 28th, is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft swell with a long 15-second period, but it’s a cross-offshore wind. The afternoon sees the swell jump back to 8ft with a 16-second period, but the cross-shore wind picks up, creating a cross-chop. The energy is moderate to strong at 3076, but the quality is marginal.

The standout morning of the first week is Thursday, July 30th. The wind goes glassy, calm, with a 7ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. The energy is 1354. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the cleanest the surf will be in the first week, with those offshore winds making for smooth, lined-up waves. The break is a sheltered point, so it’s not all that exposed, but the direction is a perfect match for the SSW swell.

Now, the real jewel of the whole 16-day window is Saturday, August 1st. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got an 8ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is offshore in the morning, and then swings to a clean cross-offshore in the afternoon. The combined energy is strong, hitting 3915 in the morning and a massive 6375 in the afternoon. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a day for the crew who knows what they’re doing. The long period means the waves will have real power and shape, and the point break setup here will handle it beautifully. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s not a zoo.

Sunday, August 2nd, is still very good, with a 7ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, and clean offshore winds. The energy is 2291. Another solid day, but Saturday is the peak.

The following week keeps pumping. Monday, August 3rd, has a 10ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and it’s glassy in the morning. That’s a big, clean swell, but it’s expert-only territory. The afternoon gets a bit choppy with a cross-onshore wind. Tuesday through Thursday, August 4th to 6th, all have clean conditions with cross-offshore winds and solid swell in the 7ft to 10ft range, with periods between 14 and 17 seconds. The energy stays moderate to strong. It’s all good, but Saturday, August 1st is the clear winner.

The last days of the window, August 7th and 8th, see the swell drop off. The 8th has a clean 3ft swell with a 15-second period, which is small but clean for a fun little session.

The water temperature here is about average for this time of year, no major anomaly to report.

So, to wrap up: the first week is a wait for the wind to clean up, with Thursday, July 30th being the best of that early period. The absolute standout is Saturday, August 1st, with a big, powerful, clean swell that’s made for this point break. The following week has consistent, clean surf, but that first Saturday of August is the one to chase.

Rusty.

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