Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Cobblestones, but it’s a real mixed bag with the wind. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need that extra thick wetsuit.

The first real chance to paddle out comes Friday, July 31st, but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got 12ft to 13ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period, but the 30 km/h cross-onshore wind is going to chop it up. The combined energy is already high (6666), but with that wind, it’s just not worth it.

Saturday, August 1st is where it starts getting interesting. The morning still has a messy 13ft SW swell with a 14-second period and cross-onshore wind, but by the afternoon, the wind swings to a gentle cross-shore. The swell jumps to 16ft from the SW, still with a long 15-second period, and the energy is pumping (10760). The surf is marginal, but with that size and cleaner wind, it’s a big, powerful wave. This is one for experienced surfers only – that 16ft is serious.

Now, Sunday, August 2nd is where the magic happens. The morning cleans right up with a NE 20 km/h cross-offshore wind, and the swell settles to a still-chunky 12ft from the SW, with a 13-second period. The energy is strong (3996). But the afternoon is the standout. A slight 5 km/h NNE wind goes cross-offshore, dropping the swell to 10ft but keeping that sweet SW direction. The energy is still strong (4020), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best window in the near term – clean, powerful, and heavy.

Monday, August 3rd morning is a gem for the early birds. The wind goes glassy, just 5 km/h from the west, and the swell is a manageable 7ft with a very long 15-second period from the SW. The energy is moderate (1840), but that glassy surface will make for some of the cleanest, most lined-up waves you’ll see all week. The afternoon turns a bit wonky with a light cross-onshore, so get out there early.

Tuesday, August 4th morning sees the swell back up to 12ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period. The energy is strong (7945), and the wind is light cross-onshore. It’s a solid, powerful groundswell, but watch for the period making it a bit straight at this reef break. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.

Wednesday, August 5th morning is another big one. The swell is 15ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore. The energy is massive (10010). This is a huge, powerful swell. The afternoon gets messy with rain and cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the only shot.

After Wednesday, the wind turns nasty. From Thursday, August 6th right through to the 15th, we’re looking at strong cross-onshore, onshore, and even near-gale force winds from the west and southwest. The swell stays big, often over 13ft and peaking at 26ft on the 9th, with energy readings hitting 37177. The swell is too big for the break, and the wind is just blowing it out. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The reef at Cobblestones is exposed, and with that much SW power and onshore wind, it’s a washing machine. After the 13th, the swell drops a bit, but the wind keeps it ugly.

Overall, the standout is the Sunday afternoon session on August 2nd, with the clean, powerful 10ft SW swell and light offshore wind. The Sunday morning and Monday morning are also excellent. After that, it’s a long wait for anything decent, and the forecast is too far out to get excited about the 14th and 15th.

Rusty.

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