Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid block of big swell on the way for Cobblestones, but we gotta wade through some rough conditions first.

Things are looking a bit ugly for the opening weekend. Sunday, the 26th of July, is a write-off. We’re talking a massive 18ft SW swell, but it’s getting hammered by a strong breeze onshore, making for a real mess. Forget about it. That trend continues into Monday, the 27th, with an 12ft SW swell and cross-shore winds, just not a pretty picture.

The real change kicks in on Tuesday, the 28th of July. The swell drops to 10ft from the SW, but the wind goes light offshore from the ENE in the morning, then goes completely glassy in the afternoon. This is classic Cobblestones. The wave energy is strong, and the long 14-second period groundswell will be grooming those lines. The water temp is about average for the time of year. This is a standout for experienced surfers only at that size, but the conditions will be absolutely pristine. Wednesday, the 29th, still offers clean 7ft to 8ft SSW swell with light cross-off winds, keeping it fun.

We then hit a bit of a lull. Thursday, the 30th of July, has clean but smaller 6ft SW swell, and then Friday, the 31st, gets blown out with a strong cross-shore breeze and a messy 8ft to 10ft SW groundswell.

The following week starts with solid, but messy, 13ft SW swell over the first weekend of August. The onshore wind is back, so it’s a bit of a washout. Keep an eye on Monday, the 3rd of August, though. The swell drops to a clean 6ft to 8ft from the SW with glassy conditions in the afternoon.

Now, here’s the big one. As we get into the second week, the energy really ramps up, but it might be too much of a good thing. From Thursday, the 6th of August, the swell climbs rapidly. The Thursday afternoon sees a 26ft WSW swell, and into Friday the 7th, it’s a massive 21ft to 28ft WSW swell with very long 17-18 second periods. The wave energy is off the charts. While the winds are light, the forecast is clear: the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a question of whether you can get in. For a few days there, it’ll be a spectacle to watch from the cliff, not to paddle out.

Honestly, for the average surfer, your best bet is locked in on Tuesday the 28th of July. That’s the one that’s firing on all cylinders. For the brave, watch the second week, but it’s a promise of something wild, not a guarantee of a good ride.

Rusty.

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