Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Cobblestones.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad thing, just something to note. The real story here is the size, and it’s going to get big, like proper big, so know your limits.

The first solid window kicks off Wednesday morning, August 26th. It’s big right out of the gate with a 16ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-on from the SSW at 12 mph, making it choppy and poor. Not the one. The afternoon cleans up a little, still 16ft but the wind goes cross, and the energy is massive (14,299). It’s still a bit of a battle, but the potential is there for a hollow wave if you’re an expert.

Thursday, August 27th, the swell drops a touch, but we’re still dealing with a fresh 19 mph cross-breeze. The morning has 13ft, the afternoon 12ft, but it’s lumpy and cross-chop. Not great.

Friday, August 28th, the morning is the first real glimpse of clean conditions. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 16 mph. The energy is moderate (1,328). It’s a lot smaller, but the surface is clean. The afternoon gets messy again.

The standout of the first week has to be Saturday, August 29th afternoon. The wind swings offshore from the E at 9 mph, with a 10ft SW swell at a long 17 seconds. The energy is strong (5,283), and the conditions are described as "exceptional for expert surfers." This is a proper groundswell with a long period, so it’s gonna reel down the point with plenty of power. This is the one to circle on the calendar for anyone who can handle it. Sunday morning, August 30th, is also a very good runner-up, with a 10ft SW swell, clean conditions, and a similar energy (6,179).

After that, the wind turns onshore again, and the surf gets messy through Monday and Tuesday, with the swell still hanging around 8ft to 12ft but choppy. Wednesday, September 2nd, is a write-off with strong onshore winds.

The middle of the week, September 3rd and 4th, gets interesting but dangerous. The swell jumps again – Thursday, September 3rd, has a 10ft to 12ft SW swell, but it’s howling onshore. Friday, September 4th morning, the swell is a massive 15ft from the SW, and the wind is light cross-on. The energy is enormous (15,030), but the forecast literally says it’s "too big for this break." This is expert-only territory, if even that.

The weekend of September 6th and 7th sees a drop in wind, but the swell is still pumping. Monday, September 7th morning is a real sleeper – 13ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is practically glassy from the S at 3 mph. The energy is massive (8,744). This could be a dream session with that perfect offshore texture, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The final call is Tuesday, September 8th morning. Another 15ft swell from the WSW, cross-offshore wind from the N at 12 mph, and clean conditions. The energy is huge (9,281). This is another potential standout for the second week, but with that much energy and a 16-second period, it’s for the experienced crew only.

The last few days, September 9th and 10th, are messy again with onshore winds and a 20ft monster on the Wednesday that’s too big, followed by a 13ft day on Thursday with a light cross-breeze that could be okay.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday afternoon, August 29th, and keep a close watch on Monday morning, September 7th. It’s a big swell window, so be smart out there.

Rusty.

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