Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for Cobblestones. It’s a reef setup, so we’re looking at a wave that knows what it’s doing, and it demands respect. This is for advanced surfers only, no question.

We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is going to be a real chatterbox for most of it. The first real standout window kicks off on Monday, September 7th. The morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a clear sky, a 12ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze from the SE. That combo is pumping out serious energy. This is the kind of session you dream about. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Monday afternoon takes a turn. The wind swings onshore and gets fresh, making things lumpy and messy. Not our day.

Tuesday, September 8th, is another good shout. Both morning and afternoon are clean with that same 13ft SW groundswell and a 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping things glassy. The wave energy is massive. This is serious, powerful surf. It’s over 8ft, so only experts should be out there.

Wednesday the 9th still has size, with 10ft of SW swell and a 15-second period, but the morning wind is a bit stronger. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light NE offshore breeze. It’s not a standout compared to Monday and Tuesday, but still good for experienced surfers. Crows are sometimes a factor here, so expect company on the best days.

Thursday the 10th drops off a bit in size, down to 7ft, and the wind gets a bit messy. Not our best session.

We hit a real rough patch starting Friday the 11th. The swell is still present but the wind goes straight onshore or cross-onshore. Saturday the 12th is a write-off with poor conditions, and Sunday the 13th is even worse with 15ft of onshore slop. This stretch from Friday afternoon through to the weekend is just not worth paddling out for a proper surf. You’d be better off with a kite if you’re into that, because the wave energy is there but the quality is shot.

There’s a slight improvement on Monday the 14th. The morning is clean with an 12ft SW swell and a light offshore, but it’s not a standout.

We then hit another lull from Tuesday the 15th through to Saturday the 19th. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is up and down, and the quality is poor to marginal. It’s a long, quiet gap of almost a week.

Here’s the highlight of the whole 16-day window, and it’s a distant one but a proper banger. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 20th. The morning is looking exceptional. We’ve got a 13ft WSW swell, a clean cross-off breeze from the north, and the wave energy is through the roof. The guidance says this is a 9/10. This is the one to plan for if you can wait. The afternoon is also clean with the same size but a bit less energy, still a great option. It’s promising, but being that far out, take it with a pinch of optimism.

After that, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd go back to poor, choppy conditions with onshore winds. The run ends on a sour note.

So, best bets are the 7th, 8th, and the big one on the 20th. Get on it if you’re keen.

- Rusty

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