Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the forecast for Clovelly Bombie. It's a heavy, advanced reef break that's inconsistent, so don't expect it to be an everyday option. The water temp is sitting at a fairly normal 63°F for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

The pattern starts off with a bit of a pulse right now, but it's not looking great. Thursday morning has a 6ft swell from the SE with a 10-second period, but combined energy is moderate at 823, and it's messy with a light cross breeze. The quality is pretty poor. That trend holds through Thursday afternoon, with the same size swell dropping in energy to 593 and the wind building to a gentle cross-shore mess.

Friday morning on the 10th of July is actually the first real standout here. The swell drops just a touch to 6ft from the SE, but the period is a bit shorter at 9 seconds, and the combined energy stays moderate at 502. What makes it work is the light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, keeping things clean. The forecast says "very good surf conditions," and for a spot like this, that's a proper window. Friday afternoon gets a bit more cross to the wind, so that morning is the pick.

Saturday morning, the 11th, still has some clean 4ft waves from the SE with a light cross-offshore from the NW, but it's smaller. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore, and the swell drops to 3ft at 11 seconds, which is a long period for a beach-reef setup, making it a bit tricky.

From Sunday the 12th right through until Wednesday the 15th, it's basically flat or tiny. A few mornings have offshore winds, but the swell is below 2ft, and the combined energy is in the weak double digits (91, 58, 7, 3, 4). This is a dead period. You're looking at a solid 5-day gap with no real surf to speak of.

Then, things get wild. On Thursday the 16th of July, the data shows a massive spike in swell, with waves hitting 16ft from the SSE at 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to an extreme 5494. But here's the catch: the wind is howling from the SE at 28 mph, creating a strong cross-onshore mess. That huge, powerful swell is going to be a washing machine, and the forecast confirms "poor surf conditions." This is less about paddle surfing and more about a massive, lumpy, closed-out beast. Honestly, it looks more interesting for a very brave kite surfer than a regular surfer.

That huge, messy swell lingers through the 17th, 18th, and 19th of July, with 15ft to 16ft waves and strong cross-onshore winds. The energy is off the charts (4258 to 6518), but the quality is terrible. It's all just big, lumpy, and wind-affected.

The next proper window appears on Monday the 20th of July. Swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the SE, with 10-second period and moderate energy of 800. The magic is a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW in the morning. The forecast says "very good surf conditions," and that's your best bet for a clean, solid session. The Monday afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.

Tuesday the 21st is smaller and more marginal. Wednesday the 22nd sees a new pulse of 12ft swell from the SSE, but with a short 9-second period and strong offshore winds from the W at 19 mph. The energy is strong at 1901, but the short period and size will make it a bit of a freight train for experts only.

The period closes out with a decent looking Friday the 24th of July. The swell is 7ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, with moderate energy of 954. The winds are light and glassy or very light offshore, making for clean conditions. That's a solid, if not perfect, run of good conditions for the advanced crew.

So, if you're looking for the best on offer, lock in Friday morning, the 10th of July, for a clean, solid session. The next real standout is Monday morning, the 20th of July, for a cleaner, more moderate wave. And if you're an expert and the wind holds, Friday morning, the 24th of July, looks promising. The big stuff in between is a pass for the paddle crew.

Rusty.

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