The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one solid spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a proper heavyweight.

The Bombie is set to pump with a persistent, powerful SSW groundswell that’s got serious energy behind it. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is just about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The surf kicks off Saturday afternoon, August 8th, with a clean 8ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and a moderate offshore breeze from the SE. The combined energy is already strong at 2800. This is solid, powerful stuff for experienced surfers only. The Bombie is a reef, so you need to know what you’re doing. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, so keep your head on a swivel.

Sunday, August 9th, keeps the quality coming – 7ft, 16-second SSW swell, with ESE winds in the morning and SE in the afternoon. Both sessions are clean and offshore. Moderate energy levels around 2200 keep it exciting.

Monday, August 10th, is when things really start to build. The morning has a 6ft swell with a 19-second period (that’s a very long period groundswell), and the energy jumps to 3713. The afternoon is the standout so far: 10ft, 18-second period, combined energy a massive 5492. This is exceptional, but it’s only for experts. The Bombie is a reef, and with that long period, it’s going to be a freight train. The gentle offshore breeze in the morning and moderate offshore in the afternoon will keep it clean.

Tuesday, August 11th, holds the size with a 10ft, 17-second swell in the morning (energy 5261) and a 8ft, 16-second swell in the afternoon (energy 4657). That morning session with a gentle offshore breeze is probably the pick of the day – glassy and powerful.

The run continues through Wednesday and Thursday, August 12th and 13th, with solid 7ft to 10ft SSW swells, all with offshore winds. Thursday afternoon sees another 10ft, 16-second swell with energy at 4562. The Bombie is just relentless.

The second week eases off a touch but remains excellent. Friday, August 14th, to Sunday, August 16th, you’re looking at 7ft to 7ft, 15-17 second swells, clean and offshore. Energy drops slightly but stays in the 1800-3300 range. Monday, August 17th, is the smallest of the run so far at 5ft to 5ft, 14-second swell, but still clean and rideable for the experienced crew.

Now, there’s a bit of a wildcard. Tuesday, August 18th, sees a 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but the wind swings to a cross-off on Wednesday, August 19th, with a fresh 19 mph breeze. The swell is still big (8ft to 10ft), but conditions get a bit more challenging. The energy is still very high, but the forecast notes some marginal conditions. It might be a bit of a mess, or it could be a window for the bold.

The real standout for the whole outlook is Friday, August 21st. The morning delivers a 10ft, 17-second SSW swell, with a combined energy of 5990. That is the highest energy reading in the entire forecast. The 10ft holds all day, with a moderate offshore breeze. This is an exceptional, powerful, clean swell at The Bombie. It’s a long-range call, so there’s some uncertainty, but if it fires, it will be the session of the month.

The surf finally tapers off into the last couple of days. Saturday, August 22nd, has a 8ft swell with a cross-off wind, and Sunday, August 23rd, sees a 5ft to 6ft, 19-second groundswell, but with rain showers and a fresh breeze. Energy is still there, but the quality looks less certain.

Overall, this is a top-tier run for The Bombie. If you’re an expert, you’re in for a treat. If you’re not, stay on the beach and watch the show.

Rusty.

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