The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading our way. It’s a solid, clean stretch of consistent SSW swell, and the one spot you want to be is The Bombie (reef). Winds are locked in from the ESE and SE, blowing offshore against the swell direction, so the faces will be smooth. This wave is for experienced surfers only—especially when the size gets up.

We start Sunday the 30th of August with clean 5 ft SSW swell, about 13 seconds apart, and a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE. The combined wave energy is moderate (839). Nothing giant, but a good, clean start. Monday the 31st jumps up: the swell sits around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the period stretches to a very long 18 seconds. That’s real groundswell, and with the reef bottom, you’re looking at long, lined-up waves with longer waits between sets. The energy is strong (up to 1892). Crowds are possible, so come prepared.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings bigger surf: 6 ft to 7 ft with 17-18 second periods, and the combined energy is well into the strong range (over 2000). Morning wind is a touch cross-off, but afternoon turns full offshore from the SE—that’s the cleaner session. This is expert-only territory on a reef.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd stay solid: 5 ft to 6 ft with 15-16 second periods. Offshore wind holds most of the time, and the energy stays moderate to strong. By Thursday afternoon, it drops to 5 ft but the quality is still very good—clean lines, moderate energy (903), and a clean offshore breeze.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th keep the run going: 5 ft to 6 ft SSW swell, periods easing to 14 seconds. Combined energy is moderate (735 to 1244). Winds are offshore and clean all day. Good, consistent surf.

Sunday the 6th of September is the real standout. The morning session is glassy with 5 ft SSW swell, a huge 18-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze from the SSE. The energy is massive (2400), but the waves are clean and lined up. Afternoon gets bigger—8 ft—with cross-off wind, but it’s still a day for experienced surfers to score.

The following week keeps the goods coming. Monday the 7th sees 7 ft to 7 ft with cross-off winds and moderate energy (1728). Not perfect, but clean enough. Tuesday the 8th is another top day: 6 ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, combined energy of 2736, and moderate offshore wind. That’s a beautiful combo for The Bombie.

The absolute best day is Wednesday the 9th of September. Morning brings 8 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, offshore breeze, and combined energy of 3296. That’s big, powerful, and clean—strictly for experts. The afternoon holds at 8 ft with the same quality.

From Thursday the 10th onward, the swell drops a little but stays in the 5 ft to 7 ft range with 14-15 second periods and offshore winds. The energy is still moderate to strong, all the way through to Sunday the 14th of September. It’s one of the most consistent runs I’ve seen.

No other spots are in play here. It’s all The Bombie, and it’s looking like a beautiful stretch of surf if you’re ready for a reef that loves long-period groundswell. The biggest, cleanest days are the ones with the longest periods—so keep an eye on those.

Rusty.

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