Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what Cobblestones has in store for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at an advanced reef break that’s exposed to the open ocean swell, and with the water temp sitting at 67°, that’s about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thickest rubber at home.

The next week is a proper mixed bag. We don’t have any surf on offer right now, so the first real chance to paddle out will be Tuesday the 22nd of July. That Wednesday morning, the 22nd, is the standout from the early part of the forecast. We’ve got a solid 12 ft SW swell rolling in with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is a light Easterly that’s cross-offshore. That combo is setting up some clean, shapey lines on the reef. It’s big enough that you’ll want some experience under your belt, but the energy is strong, with combined swell energy of 4735 (moderate to strong). Thursday the 23rd also looks good with offshore NE winds in the morning, cleaning up a 8 ft SW swell.

We hit a bit of a lull in size over the weekend of the 24th and 25th, with swell dropping to around 5-6 ft. The wind stays cross-offshore, so it’s still rideable, but it lacks the punch of the mid-week days.

Then things turn nasty. From Sunday the 26th through Monday the 27th, a strong SW swell pushes in with heights from 10 ft to 12 ft, but the wind goes onshore and howling. It’s a windy, choppy mess, with combined energy values over 5000 (strong to very strong), but you wouldn’t want to be out there. This same poor pattern with onshore wind and rain showers continues into the start of the week of the 28th and 29th, making it unsurfable.

Now, if you can wait, the second week looks absolutely banger. The first week of August is where the magic happens. Sunday the 2nd of August shows an exceptional morning with a 13 ft WSW groundswell, a very long period of 16 seconds, and glassy, clean conditions with a light NNE cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy rockets up to 7605, telling you there’s a heap of power in the water. This is expert territory for sure. That afternoon the swell jumps to 16 ft with a 19-second period (very long period), and while it’s clean, it’s simply too big for most folks. Monday the 3rd of August holds a 13 ft swell with a 17-second period and a clean offshore NE wind, keeping the quality sky-high for the experts.

There’s a downside again on the 4th and 5th of August as strong southerly winds ruin the quality of another big 10-12 ft swell, but if you time it right, that Sunday to Monday window in early August is as good as it gets.

So, for the best on offer: lock in Wednesday the 22nd of July for a solid session in the 12 ft SW swell with clean winds snaking off the reef. But the true standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. The combination of massive, long-period groundswell and absolute glass is a rare treat for those who can handle it. Crowds are possible at a spot like this when it’s pumping, so get there early.

Rusty.

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