Chicken Run Bashams Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, dialled in and ready to go. Let's talk about what's cooking at Chicken Run Bashams Beach. It's a point break, and a pretty inconsistent one at that, so we don't see this place pumping every day.

We kick things off on Tuesday the 1st of September. The water's sitting at 59°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year. Early sessions are looking at a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period - that's proper long-period groundswell, which will wrap nicely around the point. Combined swell energy is strong at 1379. However, a howling cross-offshore wind at 22 mph is going to be a real battle. The afternoon cleans up with offshore wind and a 5ft wave, but conditions are described as marginal, so it might be one for the dedicated locals only.

Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell bumping up to 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW. The combined energy jumps - 2248 and 2547 respectively - that's strong energy. Wind switches cross-shore and cross-off, so it's not perfect but still clean. This is getting closer to the sweet spot, but the size is starting to push it for beginners. Thursday the 3rd is where it gets proper. We've got a 13ft SSW swell in the morning (combined energy a massive 10674), but it's coming with a cross-onshore wind. That's going to be a lumpy, choppy mess, and frankly, this is expert-only territory. The 12ft drop in the afternoon doesn't save it.

Friday the 4th holds at 10ft with a good 15-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore, making for clean faces. The energy is strong at 4698, but waves this size on a point break will have plenty of power. Not for the faint-hearted. Saturday the 5th is another big one, 12ft to 13ft, but the cross and cross-onshore winds will chop it up. It might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Then we get a standout. Sunday the 6th of September is your best day. The swell drops to a very manageable 8ft in the morning (7ft in the afternoon) from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The wind flicked to a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE and NE. The comments say "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" and "expect very good surf conditions." The combined energy is still strong at 2553 and 1515, but the wind is light, and it's clean. This is the one to circle. Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it's worth it.

After that, Monday the 7th is a drop-off. Swell crashes down to 4ft to 4ft with weak energy (504 and 655) and cross-shore wind. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are a write-off - heavy onshore wind with swell up to 16ft. That's dangerous, dirty, and for experts only, if anyone. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th settle down into the 8ft to 10ft range with light winds, but conditions are still marginal.

The second week brings another decent window. Saturday the 12th has a 6ft SSW swell, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. Sunday the 13th of September looks even better - 6ft to 5ft swell, a clean offshore wind, and comments saying "expect very good surf conditions." This is your second standout. The energy is moderate at 1260 and 1113, and the wind is light, making for some fun, clean lines.

Monday the 14th gets blown out by a fresh cross-shore wind, and from Tuesday the 15th onward, it's onshore and lumpy, with poor conditions. The last day, Wednesday the 16th of September, has a small 5ft to 6ft swell, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. "Expect very good surf conditions" in the afternoon with a 3 mph southerly. It's small, but if you're after a clean, cruisy session, that's your window.

Overall, this stretch has some serious power but a lot of wind issues. The true standouts are Sunday the 6th for the best combo of solid swell and good wind, and Sunday the 13th for cleaner, smaller waves. Remember, this break is inconsistent, so when it's on, it's time to go.

Rusty.

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