The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it’s a proper heavy hitter for those who know what they’re doing.

The Bombie is a deep-water reef that only works on a serious SW groundswell, and it’s strictly for advanced surfers. This stretch looks like it’s going to be pumping, with a steady pulse of long-period SSW and SW groundswell rolling in, and the wind is locked in offshore from the ESE to SE almost the entire time. That means clean, lined-up waves with plenty of power. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

It kicks off on Thursday 27 August with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, building through the day to 5ft. The energy is already moderate (1330) and then jumps up (2872). Winds are offshore, so expect clean, glassy conditions. It’s a solid start.

Friday 28 August is where it really gets going. The swell hits 8ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (3592 in the morning). The wind is offshore, and the morning session is going to be absolutely pristine. This is a standout window. Afternoon sees a slight cross-off breeze, but it’s still clean.

Saturday 29 August eases a touch: 6ft in the morning, dropping to 5ft by afternoon. The wind is light and clean, with a slight air in the morning turning offshore in the arvo. Still great, but not as hefty as Friday.

Sunday 30 August sees a drop in period to 12-13 seconds, and the swell sits around 4ft to 5ft. Energy is moderate (976-1047). Still offshore winds, but it’s a bit less exciting.

Monday 31 August brings a spike in period back to 18 seconds, with 4ft to 6ft SSW swell. The energy kicks back up (1362-1870). That long period will make for some very long, powerful lines on the reef, but the size is a bit smaller. Still clean.

Tuesday 1 September is a bit tricky. The swell is 7ft with 17-18 second period, so there’s plenty of grunt, but the wind is fresh and strong (30 km/h in the arvo). The morning is clean, but the afternoon is a fresh offshore. It’s still surfable, but the quality is a bit more challenging.

From Wednesday 2 September through to the end of the first week, the swell stays in the 4ft to 7ft range, period around 14-16 seconds, and winds are consistently offshore. It’s a long run of clean, high-quality surf, but nothing tops that Friday 28 August.

Now, the second week – from Saturday 5 September onward – looks promising but a little less certain, as it’s further out. The swell picks up again. Sunday 6 September sees a nice 7ft SSW swell at 15-16 seconds, with light offshore winds. Then Tuesday 8 September holds 8ft to 8ft, still clean.

The real standout of the second week is Wednesday 9 September and Thursday 10 September. The swell is hitting 8ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (3157-3620). Offshore winds are forecast, and the conditions look excellent for experienced surfers. This is a seriously good window, but remember, it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

The Bombie is a crowd magnet on the best days, so expect company. It’s an advanced wave only, and with those 8ft sets, it’s strictly for the experts.

Overall, the best of the best is Friday 28 August, with that 8ft, 16-second SSW groundswell, clean offshore wind, and strong energy. If you’re in the water that morning, you’ll know. The second week’s standout is Wednesday 9 September and Thursday 10 September, for a similar setup.

Rusty.

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