The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Bombie.

The overall pattern is a slow grind, with a few standout windows worth getting excited about. The early part of the run is a bit marginal, but don’t write it off just yet. The Bombie is a solid reef break, advanced territory, and it takes a proper SSW swell to really light it up. It's fairly consistent, but we’ll see a few days where you’ll be scratching your head.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 21st, with a 5.2ft SSW swell rolling in at 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1171). The wind is a fresh offshore from the SE at 30 km/h, so the face will be clean. It’s a bit of a mixed bag though, with marginal conditions noted. You’ll find some waves, but it’s not the pick of the session. The water is sitting at 79.7°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

Wednesday, July 22nd, and Thursday, July 23rd, drop back a bit. Swell dips to 4.3ft on Wednesday morning, then down to 3.3ft by the afternoon. The wind stays offshore, but the energy is moderate (744 to 707). Thursday morning sees a similar 3.9ft swell, but by Thursday afternoon it’s down to 2.6ft. The wind is a moderate offshore, 25 km/h, and the energy has dropped to 577. The conditions are clean, but the swell is a bit small for this spot to really fire.

Friday, July 24th, is a similar story. Swell is 3.0ft to 2.6ft, but the period has stretched to 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves and more energy between sets. The combined energy is moderate (814 to 869). The wind is a fresh offshore on Friday afternoon, 30 km/h, keeping it clean. It’s a bit of a tease, but not the main event.

Now, the standout window starts to show itself on Saturday, July 25th. The swell picks up to 4.3ft in the morning, then 3.9ft in the afternoon, all from the SSW. The wind is a moderate to fresh offshore. The combined energy is moderate (1074 to 1008). The conditions are clean, but this is just the warm-up.

Sunday, July 26th, is a skip. The swell pushes to 6.2ft, then 7.2ft, but the period drops to 8 to 9 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-affected swell. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore, making it messy. The combined energy is moderate (842 to 965), but the quality is poor. This is a day for the kites, not the paddle.

Monday, July 27th, is similar. Swell is 5.2ft, but the period is still 8 seconds. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore. The energy is low (610 to 581). Not a good look.

We get a bit of a reset on Tuesday, July 28th, but it’s still marginal. Swell is 3.3ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds. The wind is moderate offshore. The energy is moderate (842 to 731). It’s clean, but again, small.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From Wednesday, July 29th, the swell starts to build, and the wind stays offshore. By Thursday, July 30th, we’re looking at 4.6ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1328 to 1766). This is an excellent call for experienced surfers. The wave quality is top-notch, and the Bombie will be showing its teeth.

Friday, July 31st, is the real peak. The swell is 3.9ft to 4.3ft, but the period is 18 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (1385 to 1348). The wind is a moderate offshore. This is the best of the best. The waves will be well-shaped, with plenty of energy, and the gaps between sets will make paddling out a bit easier. This is a true standout for the advanced crew.

The run continues into the first days of August. Saturday, August 1st, offers 4.9ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, with moderate offshore winds. The energy is strong (1198 to 1183). Excellent conditions.

Then we hit the big stuff. Sunday, August 2nd, sees the swell jump to 7.9ft to 8.2ft, with a period of 15 to 16 seconds. The combined

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