Rainbow Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what Rainbow Rocks has in store for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the start is a bit of a bummer. Saturday the 12th is a no-go – light rain, cross-onshore wind, and the surf is just messy. Not worth getting wet. Sunday the 13th shapes up a little better in the afternoon: 1.6m of WNW swell at 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. That's a glimmer, but the energy is moderate (656). Still, if you're keen, that's your first real shot.

The best of the first week lands on Wednesday the 16th afternoon. The swell bumps to 2.0m from the NW at 8 seconds, but the wind goes light cross-offshore, and conditions clean right up. The combined energy is moderate (694), and the forecast says very good surf. This is a standout – clean lines, decent size, and good for intermediates. Crowds are sometimes here, so expect some company if it looks good.

Heading into the second week, things get more interesting. Saturday the 19th morning is a glassy little session – only 0.6m of long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds) but with glassy conditions. The energy is weak (346), so it's more of a longboard cruiser. Then on Monday the 21st afternoon, things pump up: 3.0m from the NW at 8 seconds, with cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. Energy is strong (1393). This is solid, but at 3.0m it's expert territory – that's a heavy beach-and-reef setup. For the experienced crew, this is the standout of the whole run. However, it's a long-range call so keep an eye on it.

After that, there's a bit of a lull, but Wednesday the 23rd brings a nice 1.3m WNW groundswell at 12 seconds, with gentle cross-shore wind. That's a good all-rounder. The final real highlight is Sunday the 27th afternoon: 1.2m from the NW at 13 seconds, moderate energy (1124), and cross-offshore wind. Clean, long-period lines that will wrap nicely. This one's promising.

Water temp is around 58°F with a +1°F anomaly – pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

All in all, the standout sessions are Wednesday 16th afternoon for cleaner intermediate fun, and Monday 21st afternoon for the experts wanting a big, clean wave. The rest is a mix of marginal windows and small groundswell. Keep the 21st on your radar but don't bank on it yet.

Rusty, signing off.

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