The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, here’s the run-down for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one solid spot lighting up the forecast: The Bombie. It’s a heavy reef break that demands respect and experience, so this isn’t a beginner wave. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year at 79°, so not much of a shock when you get in.

The run starts Tuesday the 8th with a solid 7ft of SSW swell pushing in. The energy is strong, with a combined swell reading of 2916, and a clean offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. It’s a proper morning session. The swell stays in the 6ft to 8ft range through Wednesday, with 16-second periods. That’s long-period groundswell, so the Bombie will have plenty of power. It’s an exposed reef, so it’ll handle it, but that size is definitely expert territory. The winds stay offshore all through the week, a bit stronger on Thursday and Friday at 12 mph, but still clean.

The surf dips a little over the weekend of the 14th and 15th, dropping to around 5ft to 6ft, but the quality holds. The swell direction swings more to the SW, and the period stays around 14-15 seconds. It’s still good, but the magic of those first couple days is gone.

Then we get a bit of a pulse early in the second week. The 17th and 18th see the swell bump back to 6ft, and it’s still glassy with that offshore flow. It’s consistent, but not quite the standout of the first few days.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is shaping up for the 23rd of September. That’s more than a week out, so don't book your flights just yet, but the models are showing a big push of energy. We’re looking at 7ft SSW swell with a combined energy reading of 4060, which is strong, and the swell period jumps to 16 seconds. The wind is forecast to be light offshore from the ESE at 9 mph. This has the potential to be the best day of the whole window, but long-range calls like this are promising, not guaranteed.

All in all, it’s a good stretch for experienced surfers. For the most part, the Bombie is delivering. If you’re not an advanced surfer, this reef isn’t your friend. Also, be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here, so pick your moments.

Rusty.

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