Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let's get into it. The ocean’s got some pulse over the next couple of weeks, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. There's a solid window of proper waves early on, then it gets messy, and then there's a late, big and powerful pulse on the horizon. Patience is key.

We start this Saturday the 5th, but honestly, it’s a write-off. There’s 10ft of WSW swell hitting Cobblestones (South Africa) with a moderate cross-onshore breeze and rain. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 65°F, but that’s about all. It’s choppy and poor.

Sunday the 6th is still rough. The swell bumps up to 13ft–15ft from the SW, but that fresh cross-shore wind will have it lumpy and messy. Tons of energy in the water (5942 on the morning, jumping to 10964 by afternoon), but it's not doing anyone any favors.

Now, Monday the 7th is where it starts to turn on. The swell holds at 12ft from the SW, but the wind swings to a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the ocean cleans right up. A shifting, powerful reef break like this is strictly for the experienced crew, but for them, it’s exceptional. The period is a solid 16 seconds, proper groundswell, and it’s going to be stacking up nicely. This is a standout.

Tuesday the 8th is the next real gem. The swell stays at 13ft from the SW, the wind is light and cross-offshore, and it’s clean. The energy readings are strong (9278 in the morning), and it's looking exceptional. Another day for experts only at this size, but if you can handle it, this is the pick of the first week. Tuesday afternoon is just as good, with a gentle breeze and 13ft from the WSW.

Wednesday the 9th eases off to 10ft, but the wind goes offshore. The morning is a moderate offshore, but the afternoon is the one—light NE offshore, clean faces, and solid 15-second period. A great day for experienced surfers.

From Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th, we’re in a lull. Swell drops to around 7ft, winds go variable, and quality fades. Thursday is clean-ish but small. Friday is worse, with cross-chop and a shower. Saturday the 12th is back to 10ft but with a fresh cross-onshore, so it’s poor. This stretch is best spent doing something else.

Sunday the 13th is a full-on washout. Onshore winds, rain, and 13ft of lumpy, messy swell. No good for paddling; if anything, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than surfboard riding.

Monday the 14th brings a bit of relief. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, the swell settles to a clean 12ft from the SW. A solid day for the advanced crew, though not quite as powerful as the previous Monday.

From Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th, we’re in a smaller, cleaner patch. Tuesday is average, but Wednesday morning is a standout for conditions, with the wind going completely glassy (0 km/h) and a 8ft WSW swell rolling through. Lovely and clean for those who want a bit less size and some real quality.

Then, from Thursday the 17th through Friday the 18th, we get another stormy mess. Onshore winds, rain, and building, lumpy swell. Poor conditions again.

Now, for the long-range: Saturday the 19th. The model is showing a huge pulse of SW groundswell, 16-second period, and a truly massive energy reading – 16085 in the morning, 15305 in the afternoon. We’re talking 20ft to 18ft of swell. The wind is onshore, which is a problem, but the note says wind and tide are favorable. At this size, it’s far too big for almost everyone, strictly for the most experienced big-wave chargers. It’s a promise, but it’s a long way out, so treat it with caution. Sunday the 20th drops back to 13ft, but it’s still messy.

So, the best of the first week is clearly Tuesday the 8th, with Monday the 7th a close second. The big, late swell on the 19th is the one to circle on the calendar, but it's a week and a half away, so let's see how it firms up.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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