Chicken Run Bashams Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s run through what Chicken Run Bashams Beach has lined up for the next couple of weeks. It’s a sheltered point break, but it’s inconsistent, so timing is everything.

The week starts Monday the 27th of July with a moderate 5 ft SSW swell, period around 13 seconds – solid groundswell with some punch. The water sits at 57°, a bit cooler than average for this time of year. Morning has a northerly offshore, clean conditions, combined energy in the moderate range (983). A reasonable start, but nothing special. Afternoon swings to a NNW cross-off, but wind cranks to 19 mph, getting messy.

Tuesday the 28th brings a bigger push: 8 ft SW swell, 16-second period, combined energy jumps to 3102 (strong). Morning has a WNW cross-off, moderate wind, but marginal conditions flagged. By afternoon, it’s 10 ft SW with a 15-second period, energy at 6403, but cross-shore wind at 19 mph makes it lumpy. Experts only.

Wednesday the 29th is all size: 13 ft SSW in the morning, 16-second period, energy at 8116 (very strong), but cross-onshore breeze keeps it bumpy. Afternoon drops to 12 ft but similar wind. Not clean.

Thursday the 30th drops to 8 ft in the morning with a light southerly onshore, then 6 ft in the arvo. Still marginal, energy between 1338 and 2236.

Friday the 31st offers a glimmer: morning brings 5 ft SSW, 12-second period, glassy offshore from the north, slight air. Combined energy moderate at 720, clean. A good beginner-friendly window. Afternoon goes soft with a light cross-onshore.

Saturday the 1st of August is where it picks up. Morning has 4 ft SSW, but a 17-second period – very long groundswell, which this point can handle well. Light offshore, clean, energy at 1052. Afternoon is even better: 6 ft SSW, 16-second period, energy at 3564, light cross-offshore and clean. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 2nd holds 6 ft SSW, 16-second period, moderate offshore in the morning keeping it clean, energy at 1734. Afternoon gets a stronger cross-off at 19 mph, so go early.

Monday the 3rd of August pushes 8 ft SSW, 14-second period, moderate cross-shore, energy at 2618 – marginal and lumpy.

Tuesday the 4th is a gem: morning has 6 ft SSW, 12-second period, but it’s glassy – dead calm. Combined energy at 1069. Clean, user-friendly surf.

Wednesday the 5th brings a very long 19-second period SSW swell, just 4 ft, light cross-off, clean. Energy at 1347. Smooth morning.

Thursday the 6th has 6 to 6 ft SSW, 16-second period, light cross-off in the morning, clean, energy around 1393. Afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so go early.

Friday the 7th is the standout of the second week. Morning hits 7 ft SSW, 19-second period – very long groundswell – energy at 4734 (strong). Light cross-off, clean. Excellent for experienced surfers. The point should love that long period.

Saturday the 8th drops to 5 ft, 16-second period, moderate cross-off, energy at 1067 – clean but softer.

Sunday the 9th bumps back to 7 ft, 18-second period, energy at 2796, moderate cross-off, clean. Another solid morning.

Monday the 10th fades with light rain and cross-onshore wind, 6 to 6 ft, moderate energy. Marginal.

Tuesday the 11th is a monster: 20 ft SW swell, 16-second period, combined energy at 16052 – extreme. Experts only, and with moderate cross-shore wind bringing cross-chop, it’s wild. Afternoon stays huge at 18 ft with onshores and rain – honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Best in the window: Saturday the 1st of August afternoon and Friday the 7th of August morning. Clean, strong energy, well-directed groundswell for this point. Tuesday the 4th morning is also a glassy beauty.

That’s the lot. Rusty out.

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