Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a single name on the cards for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a proper big-wave playground. Let’s get into it.

The pattern is dominated by a long run of solid, powerful SW groundswell, but the wind is going to be the main character for most of it. There are some absolute gems hidden in the mix, but you’ll need to pick your window with care. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, which is a nice bonus if you’re paddling out at Cobblestones (a reef setup).

We kick off this Sunday, the 30th of August, with a proper taste of what’s to come. The morning session is where it’s at; a clean 12 ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The wave energy is pumping. This is exceptional for the crew who can handle a heavy reef. This is a stand-out. The afternoon sees a drop in quality with a cross-shore breeze, making it a bit more grumpy.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September look pretty grim. The wind swings onshore and picks up, turning that solid 8 ft to 10 ft swell into a lumpy, messy affair. Not worth a look.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September are a write-off. The swell stays big, but the cross-onshore wind is just too strong, and the wave state is poor. The energy is high, but it’s all for nothing with the wind.

Friday the 4th of September morning is a serious watch. The swell is massive at 21 ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is through the roof. The file says it’s predicted to be too big even for this break. If you’re an absolute charger, it’s there, but 21 ft on a reef is not for the faint of heart. The afternoon is still messy.

Saturday the 5th of September still has that massive 18 ft to 21 ft swell, but it’s onshore and lumpy. The afternoon surge is huge, but again, it’s too big and onshore.

Now, here’s the real standout of the whole forecast. Sunday the 6th of September morning. The swell drops to a still-very-strong 15 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind is a clean, light offshore from the SE. The wave comment is exceptional. This is the one. Crystal clear, clean faces, and a proper groundswell on a reef. This is it.

The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. Through to the 14th of September, the swell remains solid, mostly in the 13 ft to 20 ft range, but the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore. There are a few mornings with lighter winds, like the 10th of September with a cross-offshore wind, but the wind does pick up later. The 13th of September afternoon has a massive 20 ft swell with a 16-second period, but it’s labeled as likely too big. The run ends on the 14th of September with an 18 ft swell and a strong cross-onshore breeze.

So, bottom line: if you’re a seasoned expert, the 30th of August morning is a solid call, but the absolute pinnacle is that Sunday the 6th of September morning session. That’s the one you point your calendar at.

Rusty.

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