Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve had a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.

We’ve only got one spot in the mix, and it’s a solid one when conditions line up. Cobblestones is an exposed reef break that loves a good SSW swell. The water is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first window of quality kicks off right away on Thursday, August 13th.

Thursday morning is the absolute standout. We’re looking at a clean 15 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, packing some serious energy (9419). The wind is glassy offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. This is world-class stuff for advanced surfers, but don’t even think about it if you’re not an expert. Crowds are possible, but for a wave this good, you’ll be sharing it with people who know what they’re doing. Thursday afternoon drops off a bit as the wind swings cross-onshore, but the swell sticks around.

Friday morning, August 14th, is another cracker. The swell drops to 12 ft from the SW, period still a long 16 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. It’s still a heavy wave, but the energy is a bit more manageable (6148). This is still excellent for experienced surfers.

After Friday, the quality starts to fade. The wind gets stronger over the weekend, with a fresh breeze on Saturday and Sunday mornings, though the swell remains around 8-10 ft. The surf is still there, but it’s not the same clean, glassy perfection we started with.

We hit a rough patch from Monday, August 17th, through to the end of the first week. The swell gets huge, pushing 16-18 ft, but the wind is wild—onshore, strong, and sometimes near-gale force. The combined energy spikes to ridiculous levels (17388 on Monday morning), but it’s just too big, too messy, and blown out. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddling.

There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, with smaller surf and inconsistent conditions. But keep your eyes on Sunday, August 23rd and Monday, August 24th. Sunday afternoon sees a 12 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and while the wind is a gentle cross-shore, it’s rideable. The real gem is Monday afternoon, August 24th: a small 4 ft WSW groundswell, but with a 20-second period and glassy offshore conditions. It’s clean, lined up, and perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Not huge, but beautiful.

Looking further ahead, Tuesday, August 25th, shows a promising pulse of 13 ft WSW swell with a 17-18 second period. The wind is light, but cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit textured. The energy is strong (10153), and it’s worth a look if you’re an experienced surfer.

The very end of the outlook, Friday, August 28th, is a write-off with strong winds and lumpy conditions.

Overall, the best of the best is Thursday morning, August 13th at Cobblestones. That’s the one you don’t miss. The Monday afternoon, August 24th, session is a sleeper hit for smaller, glassy waves. Everything else is either for experts only or waiting for a better window.

Stay frothing,
Rusty

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