The Bombie Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but this is not a beginner’s game. The Bombie is the only break really firing, and it’s a deep-water reef that demands respect. The whole 16-day window is focused there, so if you’re not an advanced surfer, this might be a time to watch from the cliff.

The pattern kicks off on Wednesday 12 August with a strong, long-period SSW swell pushing in. We’re looking at 7 ft on Wednesday morning, dropping slightly to 7 ft by the afternoon. The period is a meaty 17 seconds dropping to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, tons of energy, long lulls between sets. The offshore ESE wind is moderate, keeping the faces clean at 16 mph. Combined wave energy is strong, reading 2857 in the morning and 2250 in the afternoon. This is excellent, heavy surf for experienced surfers only. Crowds are possible here – it’s a known spot for those in the know.

Thursday 13 August is a standout. Morning sees 8 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 3894. Afternoon holds at 8 ft with 16 seconds and energy still high at 3678. Offshore wind from the SE at 16 mph easing to 12 mph keeps things glassy. This is the best of the first week – big, powerful, and clean. Water temperature is about average for the time of year here.

The swell stays in the 7 ft to 7 ft range through Friday 14 August and Saturday 15 August, with periods around 15 to 17 seconds. Winds remain offshore, light to moderate. Energy stays in the 2000 to 2900 range. Consistent, heavy, and always for experts.

Sunday 16 August sees a slight drop to 6 ft in the afternoon, but the morning is cross-offshore with mixed conditions. From Monday 17 August, the swell dips a bit – 5 ft in the morning, down to 5 ft by afternoon. Still clean, but the energy drops to around 1000. Still surfable, just not as punchy.

Then we get another strong pulse. Tuesday 18 August picks up again to 6 ft, and by Wednesday 19 August we’re back to 8 ft in the morning with a 18-second period – combined energy of 3417. The afternoon hits 8 ft with 17 seconds and 3621 energy. Thursday 20 August holds 8 ft all day, with 16-second periods and energy in the 3300-3500 range. This is the second standout window, and it looks just as solid as the first.

Friday 21 August stays big at 8 ft but the morning has cross-offshore wind, so the afternoon is the better call with clean offshore SE wind at 16 mph and a massive energy reading of 3850. Saturday 22 August stays in the 7 ft to 8 ft range, still clean but easing a touch.

Then right at the back end, Sunday 23 August brings a spike in period – 6 ft in the morning with a crazy 22-second period, then 7 ft with 20 seconds in the afternoon. Energy readings of 4144 and 4868 – that’s enormous, very long-period groundswell. The Bombie, being a reef, will handle that beautifully, but that long period means it’ll be extra hollow and fast. Expert territory only.

The run continues through Monday 24 August with 8 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon, then tapers off through the end of the month. By Thursday 27 August, we’re down to 4 ft with a 14-second period and only 584 energy – a clear end to the active window.

So in short: there’s a gap of no surf before the 12th, but after that it’s nearly two weeks of consistent, heavy, clean swell at The Bombie. The real standouts are Thursday 13 August and Wednesday 19 August through Thursday 20 August – those are the days to circle. Everything is for advanced surfers only. Crowds are possible, but the conditions will thin the pack.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

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