Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and let's get into it for Cobblestones. This is a consistent, advanced reef break that's exposed to the swell, and it's been working on a juicy SSW groundswell. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be able to get away with a slightly thinner suit.

The first real standout is Friday morning, the 21st of August. We've got a solid 12 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period, packing a massive 5427 (strong) energy. The wind is glassy from the north at just 3 mph, and the conditions are clean. This is going to be exceptional surf for expert surfers only, as that size is well over the 8 ft mark. It's a heavy, powerful reef setup, so if you're not absolutely on your game, give it a miss.

The rest of the weekend and into the next week looks pretty average. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, bringing chop and poor conditions. The swell stays solid, between 8 ft and 10 ft, but the quality just isn't there for a good session.

Now, keep your eye on Wednesday the 26th of August. The forecast is calling for a massive 16 ft WSW swell with a 18-second period, and the energy reading is a massive 16803 (very strong). The morning wind is clean onshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The guidance says the wind and tide are favorable, but honestly, at 16 ft this is going to be absolutely monstrous and only for the most experienced, and it might even be too big for the break itself. It's a serious, long-range call with a lot of power.

After that, there's a bit of a lull in quality until the 28th of August. The Friday morning of the 28th sees a cleaner 8 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and light ESE cross-off winds at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. The energy is 2172 (strong), and it's a good option for experienced surfers, though it's a bit smaller than the earlier bomb.

Looking further ahead, the 30th of August Sunday morning has a 10 ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, and clean cross-off winds from the north at 22 mph. The energy is 5551 (strong). It's a solid, clean option, but the wind is strong, so it might be a bit lumpy at the takeoff.

The 5th of September Saturday morning shows a 12 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and clean conditions with SE cross-off winds at 9 mph. The energy is 4987 (strong). It's another promising call, but it's out in the second week, so treat it as a promising possibility rather than a sure thing.

For the most part, the wind is the enemy here, but if you're an expert, keep the 21st and the 26th of August on your radar. The water's a touch warmer than usual, and the swell is consistent. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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