Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty comin’ at you from the beach. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Cobblestones, but it’s gonna be a mixed bag if you’re not an expert.

The first real standout is Friday 21st August morning at Cobblestones (reef). We’re waking up to a *glassed-off* ocean, and that’s rare magic. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW with a long, juicy period of 14 seconds. The combined wave energy is in the very strong range at 5427. This is groundswell, and on a reef break like this, it’s gonna line up and pitch. The water is running at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. This is a session for the experienced crew only—beginners would be in way over their head. The wind is dead calm, so you’re looking at clean, peeling pits. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’ll be worth it.

Friday afternoon drops off quick. The wind swings around to a light cross-onshore, and it’s marginal.

The next real window that gets the blood pumping is Monday 24th August morning. The swell is still a meaty 10 ft from the SW (period 14 seconds, energy 3091) but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the N, keeping things clean. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. The crowds might still be a factor, but clean 10 ft reef waves are hard to say no to.

Wednesday 26th August morning is a special note, but not for the faint of heart. The swell jumps to a massive 16 ft from the WSW with a long period of 17 seconds and energy screaming at 16085. That’s a big, powerful ocean. The trouble is, the break is predicted to be too big even for this spot. This is expert-only territory, and only if you know the reef inside out. The wind is a light onshore, making it tricky.

Looking further out: The last solid chance comes on Saturday 29th August morning. The swell drops to a more friendly 6 ft from the SW with period 13 seconds and energy 1822. The wind is offshore from the NE, light, so you’ll have clean lines. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, and the smaller size opens it up for some ambitious intermediates with a bit of reef knowledge.

Between these sessions, expect long stretches of poor conditions with strong, choppy winds or massive, messy swell from the 26th afternoon onward into early September. There’s a classic pattern here: a beautiful glassy start, a few clean opportunities next week, and then a big, blown-out end.

So, the *true standout* is Friday 21st August morning—glass, 12 ft, and a reef. That’s the one to call in sick for. The second best is Monday 24th August morning for the clean cross-off on a solid 10 ft.

Stay safe out there.
- Rusty

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