Cobblestones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Cobblestones, but it’s not going to be one of those weeks where you can just rock up anytime. The ocean is going to be throwing some serious weight around, so we need to pick our moments.

The opening act sees a solid pulse of long-period SW groundswell rolling in. Tuesday morning kicks things off with a clean 9.8ft of swell, a 14-second period, and light offshore ENE breeze. That’s a proper combo for the reef, and the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year. This right here is your standout of the first few days. It’s an expert-only wave at this size, and the energy is strong (4009), so only the confident crew need apply. The afternoon still has plenty of size, but the wind goes light cross-shore, so it will get a little textured.

Wednesday has some good waves too. The morning is big and clean with a 6.9ft swell, but a moderate NE cross-off breeze. Afternoon drops to a more manageable 5.2ft, with a light NNE cross-off and clean conditions. That's a fun size for a lot of you. Thursday is still worth a paddle, with the morning offering a clean 5.2ft WSW swell and a moderate N cross-off, but the wind picks up through the day and the afternoon gets messy.

Now, here's where it turns. From Friday through Saturday, the wind swings onshore and howls. The swell is still big and strong, with periods stretching out, but it’s going to be lumpy, choppy, and pretty much a washout. This is more of a kite-surfing spectacle than a surfing one unless you’re desperate for a beating.

Then comes the gem. Sunday morning, we get a reprieve. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the SW, and we have a strong 7.5ft WSW swell (1471). The surface will be like a lake. It’s not the biggest of the week, but the conditions will be pure. This is your second standout – a proper, clean, glassy session on an experienced wave.

After that, it’s a mixed bag into next week. Monday has size, but the wind is cross-onshore and it's a bit rough. Tuesday sees the swell back off a touch, but onshore winds keep it junky. Wednesday brings more onshore breeze and lumpy conditions.

Now, let’s talk about the big one. The end of the month into the 24th and 25th, the swell is forecast to go absolutely mental. We're looking at 19.7ft to 21.3ft swells with 18-second periods, and the combined energy readings are off the charts (23292 and then 26267 on Friday morning). The wind and tide might be favorable, but this is way, way too big for this reef. This is not a surf session; it's a survival test. Steer clear unless you're charging mutant slabs with a jet ski on standby.

That giant pulse eases off a bit for the 26th and 27th, leaving us with a solid 11.5ft on a 16-second period. The standout there is the 28th, especially Monday afternoon. You’ve got a clean 11.5ft SW groundswell, with a light NNW cross-off breeze and a long 16-second period. This has the makings of something special, but it's a long way out, so we treat it as promising, not guaranteed. After that, the swell fades quickly into the 29th and 30th, with onshore winds and a drop in size that brings the run to an end.

So, the best bets are clear: Tuesday morning for the big, clean start, and Sunday morning for the glassy, fun-size session. The 28th afternoon is the long-range dream, but we'll see.

There will be a few days in there with no good surf, so check the buoys and wind before you make the drive. Stay safe out there.

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