Clovelly Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for the next stretch.

Okay, I’m not gonna lie to you – the outlook for Clovelly Bombie is lookin’ pretty grim for the next couple of weeks. We’re starin’ down a real flat spell here. The first bit of anything surfable doesn’t even pop up until Friday, August 7th, and even then it’s just a whisper.

We’ve got a solid run of no real surf from now until Thursday, August 6th. The energy just ain’t there. When the swell finally shows up on Friday the 7th, it’s only a tiny 2 feet from the SSE with a weak period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 80 (weak). The morning wind is off the land from the WNW, so it’ll be clean and glassy, but the waves are just too small to get stoked about. It’s more of a splash-around than a proper surf.

Things stay pretty ordinary through the weekend. The swell picks up a bit on Sunday the 9th, gettin’ to 4 feet from the ENE, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind goes onshore from the NNE, makin’ it choppy. The energy climbs to 187 (moderate), but the quality ain’t there.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Monday, August 10th. The morning sees a 5-foot ENE swell with a 9-second period and a strong cross-offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy is up to 297 (moderate), and it’ll be clean. It ain’t a big swell, but it’s the best of a very poor bunch. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 3 feet but with a proper offshore wind, stayin’ clean. This is your window if you’re desperate for a paddle.

After that, it’s back to tiny surf and poor conditions. The water temp is sittin’ at 62°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Late in the period, on Saturday, August 15th, there’s a spike in the numbers. The south swell arrives with a very long period of 23 seconds, but the height is only 1 feet. The combined energy is 216 (moderate) in the morning. Long period, tiny swell – it’s a tease. It’s a reminder that the ocean is still alive, but there’s just not enough size to make it work at a reef like this.

To be honest, if you’re lookin’ for a real surf, this ain’t the place for the next two weeks. The waves are either too small, too onshore, or just lack any punch. The setup might be more interestin’ for a kite surfer on a day with a bit more breeze, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough run.

Stay patient, folks. It’s a flat spell, but it won’t last forever.

Rusty.

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