Big Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, Big Rock is a reef set-up that’s exposed to the west and it’s going to be a real mixed bag. The water is sitting at 73° which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a pretty noticeable jump, so you’ll want a springsuit or a shorty at most.

The first proper surf window kicks off on Tuesday the 25th of August. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but there’s a little something. Tuesday morning has a clean 2ft SW groundswell, with a long 16-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the west. The energy is moderate (407). It’s a small, glassy start, but the swell is so long that it might be a bit tricky on a reef – it’ll be fat and lined up. Tuesday afternoon picks up a little to 3ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, clean offshore wind, and energy jumps to 505. That’s the best of a very average bunch.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell build a touch more – 4ft from the SSW, 12 seconds, but the wind swings cross-onshore from the SSW, making it a bit choppy. Energy is moderate (718). It’s not great, but if you’re desperate, there’s some push. The rest of the week through to the 28th is mostly small, poor, or borderline conditions. Thursday (27th) is a write-off with poor surf and a score of zero. Friday the 28th is tiny – 2ft to 2ft, with cross-onshore wind and poor surf.

Then we get a little glimmer on Saturday the 29th. The morning has 3ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and light offshore wind from the west. Energy is moderate (543). The afternoon bumps up to 4ft, still SW, 16 seconds, same clean offshore wind, and energy hits 748. This is the standout of the whole forecast – clean, lined-up, and a decent size for the spot. But remember, it’s a week out, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September is all marginal, with swell around 3ft to 3ft and light winds, but mostly cross-onshore or unknown. Nothing to race for. Then from Wednesday the 2nd of September right through to Tuesday the 8th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. Swell stays small to moderate, and the wind is either cross-onshore or offshore but the quality is just not there. It’s a blank run.

Things pick up a little on Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon – 3ft SW, 17 seconds, energy moderate (569), and offshore wind from the WNW. It’s marginal, but the long period might hold some nice lines. Then Friday the 4th of September sees 3ft to 4ft SW, 16-17 seconds, with light offshore or cross-onshore wind. Energy is moderate (668-699). That’s worth a look if you’re patient.

The final week from the 6th to the 9th of September is mostly poor, with a little hope on the 9th – 3ft SW, 18 seconds, light cross-onshore, and energy moderate (627). It’s the last gasp of the run.

Overall, the standout is Saturday the 29th of August. Clean 4ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, offshore wind, and moderate energy. Get on it early. The rest is a grind – small, mostly marginal, and often poor. But Big Rock is fairly consistent, so it won’t stay flat forever.

Rusty.

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