Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the 16-day picture for Cobblestones. This is a solid, exposed reef break that demands respect. The first few days are on, but only for the crew who know what they’re doing.

We kick off with a beauty. Wednesday the 9th is looking clean and powerful. A solid 10ft south-west swell with a beefy 15 second period is pumping through, and that easterly offshore wind is grooming it to perfection. The energy readings are massive, and it's gonna be a serious session for advanced surfers only. With crowds *sometimes* around, you might get a few out, but the power will keep it thinned out. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Thursday the 10th drops off a bit. The swell drops to 7ft and the wind swings, making the surf a bit messier. It's not the same quality. Friday morning the 10ft swell is back but with tricky wind, while Friday afternoon brings a bigger 10ft south-west swell, but the wind stays tricky.

Saturday and Sunday are a write-off. Strong cross-onshore wind and lumpy conditions make a mess of the 10ft+ swell. Not good for a paddle.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 14th morning. The wind goes glassy light offshore from the north-northeast, and the swell holds at a solid 12ft from the south-west with a long 14 second period. The energy reading is massive. That is your window. Clean, powerful, and for the experts. Tuesday the 15th is a no-go for paddle surfing – strong side-shore wind kills it.

Midweek, Wednesday the 16th morning looks tempting again. Clean surf with 8ft of south-west swell and light wind. Another good option for the experienced crew.

Then the wheels fall off. From Thursday the 17th through Sunday the 21st, it’s a mess. Strong winds, big swell, and poor quality. The surf is either choppy, too big, or blown out. On the 21st, we are looking at a massive 20ft to 21ft south-west swell. That is way over the top for this spot, even with decent wind. Total fringe stuff.

Into the second week, Monday the 22nd calms down a bit with 16ft of south-west swell and light cross-shore wind. It’s still huge, but the energy is dropping.

Then, a proper reward. Wednesday the 24th morning – glassy conditions, light offshore from the east-northeast, and a clean 7ft south-west swell with a solid 13 second period. This is the standout for the whole run. Clean, manageable, and excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle.

The very last day, Thursday the 24th morning, has a nice 7ft south-west swell under light offshore wind. A clean finish.

So, the best of the best? Grab Wednesday the 9th morning for the big, powerful, clean swell, and absolutely lock in Wednesday the 24th morning for the glassy, clean conditions on a slightly smaller swell. That’s the highlight of the 16 days.

Rusty.

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