Chicken Run Bashams Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next 16 days at Chicken Run Bashams Beach. It's a sheltered point break, so it's usually pretty protected from the bigger stuff, but it's also inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it does, you've gotta be on it. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The wait is a long one. There's nothing really worth paddling out for until Thursday, August 20, and even then it's a bit of a struggle. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with the swell hanging around 3ft to 5ft but the winds are mostly cross or cross-off, leaving a bit of chop on the surface. The energy is moderate, with readings around 658 to 916, but it's just not clean enough to get excited about.

Friday, August 21, sees the swell push up to 7ft from the southwest, with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 2690, which is strong, but the winds are cross, so you're dealing with a slight cross-chop. It's a bit of a gamble, but the size is there. Saturday, August 22, is similar – 8ft from the SSW and 2891 energy – but again, cross to cross-on winds mess with the surface.

Now, Sunday, August 23, that's the standout. The morning is looking excellent. We've got a 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a light northerly offshore breeze at 6 mph. That's clean, and the combined energy is a strong 2380. This is the best of the whole run – a solid groundswell, clean lines, and the point should be handling it well. Afternoon still holds good surf with 5ft and a 16-second period, but the wind goes cross-off.

The following week has a few moments. Monday, August 24, has 5ft SSW swell with light cross-off winds, keeping it clean, and Wednesday, August 26, sees a glassy afternoon with 5ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. Energy is lower, around 567 to 906, but the glassy conditions will make it super fun. Thursday, August 27, has a promising morning with 6ft SSW swell and a 12 mph offshore from the north-northwest – that's solid offshore wind, so the surface will be clean.

Friday, August 28, is a big one – 8ft from the southwest with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 3425, which is very strong. The winds are cross-off from the northeast, and it's clean. That's a lot of power, so it's one for the experienced crew, and the point should handle it well.

After that, things drop off. The end of August and start of September sees smaller swells, mostly under 3ft, and the winds are strong or cross-onshore, making it pretty poor. A small window on Thursday, September 3, has 3ft southwest swell with a light offshore breeze, so it's clean but small.

Overall, Sunday, August 23, morning is the clear winner. Get on it for clean, chest-to-head-high surf from the SSW with a light offshore breeze. The point will be dialled.

Rusty

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