Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for this zone and it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next 16 days. We’ve got some serious size coming through at times, but the wind is going to be the main character, and not always in a good way.

The first few days are a write-off for decent waves. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have serious swell, but the wind is howling onshore or cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy mess. Sunday the 13th is the same story – big, raw, and ugly. If you’re looking for a decent paddle, you’ll have to wait until Monday the 14th.

The standout window starts on Monday morning, September 14th. We’ve got a solid 13ft groundswell out of the SW, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The wind is a clean offshore breeze from the East, which is a massive plus. This is going to be a powerful, heavy wave at Cobblestones, and with combined energy hitting 5794, it’s a serious amount of water moving around. This is strictly for experts. It’s got a lot of energy and the tide will be a factor, so you need to know what you’re doing. The water temps are pretty standard for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

After that, Tuesday the 15th morning is another gem. The swell drops slightly to 12ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. It’s going to be a clean, smooth morning session. The energy is still very high (4375), so it’s still a big wave day for experienced surfers. The afternoon will get choppy again as the wind picks up.

The middle of the week (Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th) drops off significantly in size, with the wind switching around and making it marginal. It’s not worth the effort.

Now, hold on to your boardies, because the second week looks like it could be the real deal. The 20th of September sees a new pulse of SW swell arriving, building to 13ft by Sunday afternoon. The wind is a cross-onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but the energy is massive (7245). It’s going to be a bit lumpy, but there will be some bombs.

The absolute standout, however, is looking like Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd. The swell is going to peak at a pumping 16ft from the SW on Monday, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts at 9969. That’s a lot of power. Early on Monday the wind is light onshore, but by Tuesday the 22nd it swings to a cross-offshore SE breeze, cleaning it right up. This is a massive, powerful swell for experts only. At 16ft, this is not for the faint of heart.

The energy remains strong through the 24th and 25th, with clean conditions and a solid 10ft groundswell on offer. That Friday the 25th morning with light offshore winds looks like a proper session for those who can handle the size.

Overall, this is a period of real extremes. The first week has a couple of excellent days for experts, but the second week, starting around the 20th, has the potential to be truly epic for the big-wave crew. Stick with the morning sessions when the wind is best.

Rusty.

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