Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down for the imperial crew.

This is going to start off real slow at Clovelly Bombie (reef). Don’t bother paddling out until we get past the first week.

Here’s how it’s shaping up:

There’s a serious dry spell from Saturday July 25th right through to Friday July 31st. The swell barely shows – we’re talking wave heights less than a foot in some windows, with onshore winds or just not enough power. Not a single session worth your time.

On Saturday August 1st morning we finally get a little pulse – 2ft south-southeast swell, clean with a light offshore breeze. Combined energy is weak (82). It’s surfable but only just. The afternoon falls apart again.

Sunday August 2nd morning: another tiny 1ft south-southeast groundswell, period of 17 seconds – long lulls between sets. Combined energy moderate (105). It’s clean, but small.

Now here’s the first real standout – Monday August 3rd morning.
We get a solid 6ft southeast swell, short period of 7 seconds so it’s a bit quick for a reef, but with strong combined energy (438). West-northwest light cross-off wind keeps things clean. Water temp is 64°F – about normal for the season. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so be ready to share. That morning is the best session of the whole outlook for advanced surfers. The afternoon turns choppy.

Tuesday August 4th is marginal: 5–7ft swell with poor wind and questionable tide. I’d skip it.

Wednesday August 5th morning looks decent: 5ft southeast swell, short period, clean with a moderate offshore from the west. Combined energy strong (337). The afternoon goes glassy with 5ft and no wind – super clean, but still short period.

Thursday August 6th morning: 4ft, clean, light cross-off, moderate energy (349). Not a standout but surfable.

Another standout in the second week:
Friday August 7th afternoon is glassy with 5ft easterly swell, period up to 11 seconds – longer period groundswell, so the reef will hold it well. Combined energy hits strong (587). No wind, clean as a whistle. That’s a top session.

Saturday August 8th morning: 4ft northeast swell, clean with light rain, combined energy moderate (334). Good for a fun session if you’re keen. Afternoon gets messy.

Sunday August 9th shows 4ft easterly swell but with a fresh 22 mph offshore – that wind will make it hard going.

Quick take:
Monday August 3rd morning and Friday August 7th afternoon are your best bets. The long gaps in between are frustrating, but the swell that does arrive has proper energy and clean wind windows. Clovelly Bombie is an inconsistent spot, so this kind of slow run is normal. Stick to the good days and you’ll get some.

Rusty

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