The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for The Bombie. This is a solid stretch of surf coming up, with a real standout weekend that’s got my pulse up. We’re into a strong, consistent run of SW groundswell with a lot of energy behind it, and the winds are locking in offshore for most of the period. The Bombie is an advanced reef break, so this isn’t one for the grommets or the casual paddler.

We kick off Wednesday, September 2nd, with some solid swell already in the water. Morning sees a 6ft SW groundswell at a very long 16 seconds, with a cross-off ESE breeze at 15 mph. The surf is a bit raw and the combined energy is already pumping at 1970 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is 79°, which is about average for this time of year. Through the afternoon, the wind swings to a cleaner offshore SE, and the swell drops to 6ft but the quality improves. The energy is strong at 1750.

Thursday the 3rd is a bit of a drop-off in size, with 5ft to 5ft from the SW, but the period stays strong at 15-16 seconds. Offshore winds stay on it all day. The energy is moderate (1069 to 903). It’s clean, but not the standout.

Friday the 4th is where we start to see the window open. The morning is 5ft SW with a 14-second period and offshore ESE breeze. The energy is 745 (moderate). But the afternoon is where it gets real: 5ft SW, 14 seconds, but the energy jumps to 1110 (moderate) and the wind is a clean offshore SE at 12 mph. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the start of the good run.

Now, Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th – this is the heart of the run. Saturday morning delivers 7ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore SE breeze at 9 mph. The energy is 2024 (strong wave energy). This is big, clean, and powerful. Saturday afternoon is 7ft from the same direction, with a moderate offshore breeze. Energy is 2028. Sunday the 6th morning is the peak for size: 7ft SSW at a very long 17 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is 2766 (strong wave energy). This is proper, heavy, groundswell. For a reef like The Bombie, this is going to be a serious session for experienced surfers only. The long period will make the sets powerful and lined up, but the paddle out will be manageable between sets.

Monday the 7th holds at 6ft and 6ft SSW, with 14-second period and clean offshore winds. Energy is strong (1654 to 1401). Tuesday the 8th is a real standout in the late window. The morning is 5ft but with a massive 19-second period, pushing energy to 2998 (strong wave energy). The afternoon is the best individual session of the entire forecast: 7ft SSW at 18 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze, and the combined energy hits 3700 (strong wave energy). That is a five-star afternoon for the crew who can handle it.

Wednesday the 9th sees a peak in raw size, with 8ft SSW on the morning, but the wind goes cross-offshore, making it a bit tricky. Still, the energy is massive at 3164. This is expert territory only. The afternoon drops to 7ft but remains cross-off. It’s big but not as clean.

From Thursday the 10th through to the end of the window on the 17th, the pattern holds. We see a steady mix of 3ft to 7ft SSW and SW swells, with periods mostly from 14 to 21 seconds. The wind is consistently offshore, with a mix of gentle and moderate breezes. The energy stays in the moderate to strong range (1198 to 2683). The standout late in the run is Saturday the 13th: 7ft SW at 17 seconds, with clear skies and offshore winds, energy at 2683. That’s another top-tier session.

The Bombie is a reef break, so the long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully, giving it that proper shape and power. But remember, this is not a beginner wave. Once the swell is over 5ft, it’s only for the experienced. Saturday the 5th through Tuesday the 8th and again on Saturday the 13th are the absolute best on offer. The crowds are listed as “sometimes”, so you might see a few other chargers out, but it won’t be a circus.

Rusty.

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