Rainbow Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. We've got a mixed bag coming up here at Rainbow Rocks over the next couple of weeks.

It's a bit of a slow start, honestly. The first day or two are pretty marginal, with small, long-period groundswell and light cross-shore breeze. The energy is there but it's not really coming together for a proper session. The water temperature is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout that's worth getting excited about looks to be Thursday morning, September 10th. We've got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The wave energy is building nicely (777) and the period is a solid 17 seconds, so there's some real push and shape to these waves. This is the best on offer in the first week – clean, lined up, and the wind is going to be your friend. It's a beach and reef setup, so keep an eye on the tide.

After that, the week gets a bit messy. Friday sees a drop in quality, and by Saturday, the wind swings onshore and it gets choppy. Not worth paddling out for. Sunday afternoon we get a bit of a size bump, but it's short-period (6 seconds) and the wind is up to 18 mph, which makes it more of a washing machine than a wave. The energy is moderate (679) but the quality is just not there.

The middle of the week from Monday to Wednesday is a write-off. Small, weak, and inconsistent. There's a glassy window on Wednesday afternoon, September 16th, with a tiny 2ft SW swell, but it's marginal. If you're desperate for a longboard, maybe, but don't get your hopes up.

The second week starts to look a bit more promising, but it's a long-range call. Thursday morning, September 24th, is showing a clean 5ft NW swell with a 9-second period and a light offshore wind from the north. That's a solid window. The energy is moderate (555) and the conditions look really clean. That's the one to circle on the calendar, but it's a way off, so keep your ear to the ground.

Later in the week, we see some bigger pulse from the NNW, but it's accompanied by strong winds, pushing 28 mph. That's expert territory, with swell heights over 8ft, and the wind is just going to make it a battle. For most of us, that's a kite-surfing day, not a paddle surfing day.

Overall, the standout is that Thursday morning, September 10th. If you can get out, do it. The rest of the window is a mix of small, clean windows and windy, chunky slop. The long-range stuff on the 24th has potential, but it's a promise, not a guarantee.

Take it easy.
Rusty

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