Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up. The first surf worth paddling out for is on September 7th, so we’ve got a bit of a wait. After that, there's a solid run of days, but a few rough patches in between.

The standout is going to be Cobblestones. It’s an advanced reef break, so not one for the beginners, and it’s consistent when it fires. The water’s sitting at 64.8°F with a 2.0°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

We kick off on Monday afternoon, September 7th. It’s going to be a bit messy with a 18.6 mph cross-shore wind and a 11.5 ft SW swell. The combined energy is pretty strong, sitting at 6332, but the wind is lumpy and the conditions are marginal, so it’s not the best start.

Tuesday, September 8th, is where it picks up. The morning is clean with a 12.4 mph cross-offshore ESE wind and a 13.1 ft SW swell. The wave energy is huge, hitting 8888, and the period is a very long 16 seconds, so this is proper groundswell. That long period will make it peel nicely at a reef setup like this, and the wind will keep it tidy. Tuesday afternoon is equally good, with lighter 9.3 mph cross-offshore wind and the same 13.1 ft SW swell. This is the real standout window—clean, powerful, and for expert surfers only. Expect a crowd sometimes, but with quality this good, it’ll be worth it.

Wednesday, September 9th, is still solid but steps down a touch. A 9.8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and a fresh 18.6 mph offshore wind in the morning keeps it clean, but the afternoon eases into lighter 6.2 mph cross-offshore wind under some clouds. Still very good, experienced surfers will have fun.

Thursday, September 10th, sees the swell drop to 6.9 ft but with a 15-second period keeping the quality high. The morning has a 12.4 mph offshore wind, but the real gem is the afternoon—glassy conditions with 3.1 mph wind from the NNW. That’s as clean as it gets, and the 6.9 ft SW swell will be super tidy. Combined energy is 2255, so moderate but well-shaped.

Friday, September 11th, offers a mix. The morning has a 6.2 mph cross-shore wind and a 6.9 ft WSW swell, but it’s light and rideable. The afternoon picks back up with a 9.8 ft WSW swell and an even longer 18-second period, giving it proper punch, though it’s a bit cross-shore with 9.3 mph wind.

Now, we hit a rough spell from Saturday, September 12th, through Sunday, September 13th. The wind swings onshore and cross-onshore, blowing 21.7 to 28.0 mph, and the swell is messy and lumpy. The combined energy is still high, between 3904 and 4998, but it’s blown out. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch. No recommendations here.

Monday, September 14th, brings a return of clean conditions. The morning has a 6.2 mph cross-offshore wind and a 11.5 ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is strong at 5194. This is solid, well-shaped surf for experts. The afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so morning is the window.

Tuesday, September 15th, drops to 9.8 ft and then 8.2 ft SW swell with increasing cross-shore wind, so it’s only marginal by the afternoon.

Wednesday, September 16th, is back up to 11.5 ft SW swell in the morning, but with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s a bit choppy. The energy is 6525, but the quality isn’t there.

Thursday, September 17th, has 9.8 ft and 11.5 ft WNW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds—short period windswell, meaning it’ll be soft and crumbly. Not the best.

Now, a future standout to watch: Friday, September 18th. The morning brings a massive

Read more