Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Cobblestones is the only break on the radar for the whole 16-day run, and it’s a consistent spot. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 4°F above the norm. That’s a nice bonus if you’re paddling out.

The first surf worth paddling for hits Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. We’ve got a solid 10 ft SW swell, period around 13 seconds, and a light NNE breeze keeping things cross-off and clean. The combined energy is pumping at 4156, so there’s plenty of power in the water. This is an advanced reef break, so don’t take it lightly. The swell direction is right on the money for what this spot likes.

Monday morning, August 3rd, the swell drops to 6 ft with a very long 15-second period, but a moderate NNE breeze at 25 km/h still gives us cross-off winds. The energy is moderate at 1455. The afternoon is similar, but the wind shifts to N, still cross-off and clean. Worth a session if you’re around.

The middle of the week, from Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 7th, gets messy. Strong onshore W winds, big 13 ft to 16 ft SW swells, and dropping quality. The energy is huge – up to 11256 on Wednesday morning – but the waves are choppy and cross-onshore. This is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Not recommended for a clean wave.

We finally get a break in the wind on Sunday morning, August 9th, but it’s onshore again with WSW winds. The swell is 13 ft, energy at 6743, but the conditions are marginal at best. The afternoon is similar.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday, August 10th, things start to clean up. Morning has a 13 ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a fresh ESE breeze at 30 km/h gives us cross-off, clean conditions. The energy is 9594. This is a powerful, clean groundswell. The afternoon is also clean with a 13 ft swell and SE cross-off winds. Excellent.

The best of the lot is Tuesday, August 11th. Morning brings a 26 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and a light ENE breeze at 10 km/h blowing directly offshore. The energy is massive at 67581. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break, and at 26 ft, that’s no joke. This is a solid, expert-only situation. The afternoon is similar with 28 ft, but the wind goes cross-on. Still, the morning window is a monster.

Wednesday, August 12th, is also a top pick. Morning has an 18 ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions with an E breeze at 5 km/h. The energy is 14657, and the wave comment says it’s exceptional for experts. That’s a clean, powerful groundswell. The afternoon drops to 10 ft but still has a light cross-on wind.

The rest of the second week keeps pumping. Thursday 13th has a clean 8 ft swell in the morning, but it’s small. Friday 14th morning has a 13 ft SW swell with a clean cross-off N breeze. Saturday 15th morning has a 6 ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period and clean cross-off SE winds. Sunday 16th morning has a clean 13 ft SW swell with offshore NE winds. Monday 17th morning has an 12 ft WSW swell, 15-second period, and a slight air, clean conditions.

The second week is a consistent run of solid, clean surf, but the standout is Tuesday August 11th for the truly big, clean, offshore session. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because that one is a promise but a bit far out. The rest of the week is a solid bet for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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