Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Clovelly Bombie over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it's a pretty bleak run for most of it, and there's a long stretch where you can leave the board in the shed. This is a very inconsistent spot at the best of times, so a blank run like this isn't all that unusual.

We're starting off with nothing on Sunday the 13th. A tiny 0.7ft SSE swell with a very long 16-second period, but the energy is weak (40) and the north wind is cross, making it a write-off. This sets the tone for a long dry spell. From Sunday the 13th right through to Wednesday the 16th, there's just nothing worth paddling for. The swell stays tiny, the wind is often onshore or cross, and the energy is pathetic. You're looking at a gap of several days with no recommendations.

Thursday the 17th afternoon finally shows a pulse of 8ft SSE swell, but it's a mess. The south wind is cross at 25 mph, making it choppy, and the energy is moderate (989). The rating is poor, and it's a marginal call at best. Not one for the average punter.

Friday the 18th morning is the first real flicker of hope. A 5ft SSE swell, 8-second period, with light NNW cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (349) and the conditions will be clean. This is the best looking window in the first week, but still only a "good surf conditions" call. It's not a standout, but if you're keen, it's the pick of a bad lot.

Saturday the 19th morning has a small 2ft SE groundswell at 10 seconds, with a light west offshore. The energy is moderate (214) and it will be clean. However, the swell is small and the spot is inconsistent, so don't expect much.

Then from Saturday afternoon through to Thursday the 24th, it's back to tiny, weak, and often onshore. There's a day or two of offshore wind, but the swell is under 2ft, so it's not going to break.

The real standout comes much later, on Saturday the 26th morning. This is the one to circle. A clean 5ft ENE swell at 9 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is strong (368). That's a proper window. The wind is from the south at only 3 mph, so it's glassy. The swell direction (ENE) matches the optimum (ENE) for the bombie. For a bombora like this, a groundswell from the east-northeast is ideal, and the period is solid. This is a genuine option, but given it's over a week away, treat it as promising but not locked in. After that, the conditions fall away again.

Water temp is around 63°F at the start, which is about average for the time of year.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. Friday the 18th morning is your best early bet, but the only true standout is Saturday the 26th morning. Get excited for that one.

Rusty.

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