Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way at Cobblestones. It’s a reef set-up that needs a good southerly direction in the swell to really light up, and we’re seeing plenty of that over the next couple of weeks. Water temp is sitting at 66.2°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a longer session without needing a thick steamer.

Right out of the gate, Monday the 27th is a write-off. There’s plenty of size, around 13.1ft from the SW, but a south wind and cross-chop mess it right up. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 28th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning session looks the pick – 9.8ft of SW groundswell with a 14-second period (moderate energy around 3929) and a light ESE cross-off breeze. That’ll be clean. It’s still a big wave for most, though – over 8.2ft, so keep it for the experienced crew. Afternoon gets more cross-on, so morning is the call.

Wednesday the 29th brings cleaner conditions again. Morning has 8.2ft from the SW with a NE cross-off, and the afternoon drops to 6.6ft from the SSW with a light NE breeze. Both windows are clean and should offer plenty of fun lines. This is solid intermediate territory.

Thursday the 30th sees the swell dropping to around 5.6–5.9ft and winds go a bit messy with a cross-chop in the afternoon. Not a standout, but the morning could still offer some cleanish waves if you pick your bank.

Now, Friday the 31st – the swell bumps back up to 11.5–13.1ft from the SW, and the period stretches out to 17 seconds. That’s serious groundswell energy (6411 in the morning), but the wind is howling from the NW at 22 mph and goes cross-on with rain by the afternoon. It’ll be lumpy and hard work. Not for the faint-hearted.

Saturday the 1st of August is huge – 16.4–18.0ft SW swell. The combined energy goes through the roof (11939 in the morning) but with a fresh SW wind and cross-chop, it’s not paddle-friendly. Afternoon sees the wind drop a bit, with a moderate cross-shore and still plenty of power. Kite surfers might get stoked, but for a paddle surfer, it’s borderline.

Here comes the highlight. Sunday the 2nd of August. Morning brings a clean 11.5ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a light NE offshore breeze. That’s exceptional for those who can handle it – steep, lined-up, and holding its shape on the reef. Energy is strong at 5246. The afternoon has glassy moments but a cross-shore comes in, so make the dawn patrol call.

Monday the 3rd of August is worth a look too. Morning is completely glassy, 8.2ft SW swell, 14-second period. That’s rare – clean, smooth, and with enough push for a good session. Afternoon goes cross-on, so again, morning is where it’s at.

Tuesday the 4th of August brings 9.8ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell – energy is 6318 – and the reef at Cobblestones should handle that beautifully, shaping up long walls. Light cross-shore in the morning keeps it workable.

Wednesday the 5th stays punchy at 11.5–13.1ft, but winds get stronger from the NW, and by afternoon it’s choppy and blown out. Morning has moderate cross-shore chop but could still offer waves for the keen.

Thursday the 6th lifts again – 14.8ft from the WSW with 16-second period and energy over 10,000. The afternoon looks slightly better with a cross-shore and fewer ripples. Still, this is expert territory.

Friday the 7th is messy – 13.1–16.4ft WSW swell, but strong NW winds up to 25 mph rip it apart. Afternoon is a write-off with a strong cross-shore mess.

From Saturday the 8th, it gets very big and very ugly. Swell hits 16.4ft from the WSW with 16-second period, but onshore winds from the SW and WSW at 28 mph create dangerous, blown-out conditions. Energy readings climb to over 13,000. This is not for anyone on a surfboard.

Sunday the 9th is even bigger – 21.3–24.6ft from the WSW. The afternoon sees 24.6ft with 13-second period and energy up near 19,447. The file says the swell is too big for this break, and I agree. Not recommended.

Monday the 10th is the same story – 21.3–24.6ft from the WSW with even more energy (over 22,000). Too big for the reef to handle well. Give it a miss.

Tuesday the 11th

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