Big Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's looking pretty flat and quiet out there. We've got a gap right at the start with no real surf to speak of until the 18th of August, and even then, it's a struggle. The water is sitting at a warm 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest rubber.

We're looking at Big Rock as the only spot on the menu. This is a reef break, so you've got to know what you're doing. It's fairly consistent for waves, but the crowds are often here, so expect some company.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bummer, to be honest. The wave heights barely tickle 3 ft, and the energy is weak, with values ranging from 181 to 492 (moderate energy at its absolute best). The swell is coming from the SW, which is the optimum direction for this spot, but the real issue is the quality. The wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions" or "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." The wind is mostly light and offshore (W or WNW) through the first week, which would normally be a massive positive for clean waves, but there just isn't enough swell to make it worthwhile.

For the first week, from the 18th to the 22nd of August, you're looking at tiny 1 ft to 3 ft of SW swell. The period is long, up to 19 seconds, which means it's a groundswell, but it's so small it's just not going to break properly. The light offshore winds on the 18th and 19th would be magic if there was any power behind it, but it's a tease.

The second week, from the 22nd of August right through to the 2nd of September, is more of the same. We get a slight bump up to 3 ft and 3 ft around the 29th and 30th, but it's still tiny. The wind starts to shift more cross-on from the SW and SSW, which will put a little chop on the surface. The combined energy is still just moderate (up to 492), and the wave comments don't improve. It's just not good.

Honestly, there's no standout session here. The best you could hope for is a tiny, clean wave on the 18th, 19th, or 22nd if the offshore wind holds, but it's a real gamble. For a reef break needing a bit of oomph, this is a no-go. If you're desperate for a paddle, you might find a knee-high dribbler, but I wouldn't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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