Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Cobblestones. This spot is a reef setup, and it’s for the advanced crew only—this isn’t a beginner’s wave.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a spring suit.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday the 20th of August. There’s a big 13ft of SW groundswell rolling in, with a very long 16-second period. The energy is massive, but the wind is onshore and messy. It’s a bit of a beast, but not clean. Thursday afternoon is similar, with a cross-on wind making it choppy.

Friday the 21st of August is the standout of the entire forecast. Friday morning is where it’s at. The wind drops to nothing, going glassy, and the swell is still a powerful 12ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy is still strong. This is that rare, clean window. The conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. This is your one chance for a truly epic session before the wind spoils the party. Friday afternoon, the cross-on wind returns and messes it up.

Saturday the 22nd starts with 10ft of SW swell (16-second period), but that cross-on wind is back, making it fairly choppy. By the afternoon, it’s getting worse with a 12 mph cross-on wind. Sunday and Monday are blown out with strong winds.

Monday the 24th of August offers a second, smaller window. The morning is clean with a light N wind (cross-offshore) and 10ft of SW swell. The energy is still decent. It’s described as excellent for experienced surfers, so it’s worth a look if you missed Friday. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross-shore wind.

From Tuesday the 25th through to the end of the month, the wind is a constant problem. The swell stays big, often over 10ft and hitting 16ft on the 26th, but with strong onshore winds. The wave energy gets extremely high, but the conditions are just poor. This is more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddle-in day.

The first week of September doesn’t look much better. The swell remains consistently over 10ft, but the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface messy and lumpy. There’s a brief glimmer on Friday the 4th of September with a drop in wind to a gentle breeze, but it’s still cross-onshore, so the quality is marginal.

To sum it up: Friday morning, the 21st of August, is your absolute best bet. The glassy conditions with that strong SW groundswell are a rare treat. Monday the 24th of August morning is your second option if you miss that window. The rest of the 16-day run is a battle with the wind. Expect crowds to be possible at Cobblestones, as it’s a known spot for the advanced crew.

Rusty.

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