Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Cobblestones. This one’s a gem, but it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s an advanced reef break, and it’s got some serious power behind it. The water’s running 68°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a real treat, you won’t need a thick suit.

We're starting out with a bit of a washout. The next couple of days, Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th, are going to be a write-off. We’ve got solid swell coming in—around 16ft down to 15ft—but the wind is howling onshore and it’s just messy. The energy is there, with readings like 13065 kJ and later 4725 kJ, but it’s not gonna be any fun. You’re better off staying home.

The first real window of opportunity shows up Tuesday the 11th. Swell jumps to 20ft from the SW with a 16-second period. That’s a lot of juice, about 16966 kJ of energy. Look, this is way too big. It’s expert-only, and even then, the cross-onshore wind is going to have it all chopped up. It’s a pass, unless you're a masochist.

Things settle down a bit mid-week. Wednesday and Thursday the 12th and 13th, we’ve got 13ft SW swells with that long 14-16 second period. Still big, still only for experts. But the wind is starting to ease off. Thursday afternoon the wind drops light, and it’s looking cleaner. It’ll be hefty but there’s some potential for the crew who know what they're doing.

Now, Friday the 14th. This is where it comes together. The swell drops to a still-chunky 12ft from the SW, and the wind swings to a light offshore from the NNE. The energy is moderate, around 6461 kJ, but the quality of the wave will make up for it. It’s going to be clean, proper lines. This is your standout day for the first week. Saturday the 15th backs off a bit to 8ft; it’s cleaner but weaker, a distant second.

Then we’ve got a bit of a lull Sunday and Monday, with the swell picking up again on Monday the 17th to 18ft from the WSW with a 17-second period. That’s a big, powerful groundswell with 16627 kJ of energy, but it’s just too big for this spot. The wind is on it as well, so it's a no-go.

The rest of that week gets messy again, with strong winds and lumpy conditions. We’re back to the drawing board until Friday the 21st. The swell is down to 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and we get light offshore winds again. It’s a smaller version of that Friday the 14th setup—clean, but with less power. Not as good, but still a worthwhile option for experienced surfers.

There’s a couple more smaller pulses over the weekend, but nothing that’s going to hold a candle to that Friday the 14th session. So, mark your calendar for the 14th. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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