Rhino Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Rhino Head.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t even bother paddling out until Sunday afternoon. That’s when things start to get interesting. The real standout is Sunday afternoon, August 9th, with a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in on a very long 15-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (967), so it’s got some push but won’t be a washing machine. For a sheltered reef like Rhino Head, this is as good as it gets in this window. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday, August 10th, is a big one, but it’s for the brave only. Morning sees a 10ft SW swell with a crazy 17-second period and a massive 5067 combined energy. That’s a lot of power. Wind is cross-off but strong at 35 km/h, making it a real challenge. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still huge and powerful. This is expert territory.

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th, are messy. Swell drops off but the wind cranks up to 40–45 km/h. The waves are there, but it’s a battle. Thursday, August 13th, offers a chance with 7ft to 7ft SW swell and moderate winds, but conditions are only marginal.

After that, it’s a long flat spell. From Friday, August 14th, right through to Friday, August 21st, there’s really nothing worth getting excited about. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the scores are all low. It’s a blank run.

Then, just when you’re about to hang up the wetsuit, Saturday morning, August 22nd, shows a glimmer of hope. A 4ft SW swell, light 10 km/h north wind making it cross-offshore, and clean conditions. The combined energy is weak (439), but it’s a fun-sized wave for a beginner-friendly reef. The periods are moderate at 12 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more user-friendly.

Finally, Monday morning, August 24th, the last day of the window, looks promising with 3ft SSW swell, gentle 15 km/h offshore wind, and clean conditions. It’s a small one, but perfect for a longboard or a fun session.

So, the clear winner here is Sunday afternoon, August 9th. Second best is Saturday morning, August 22nd, and Monday morning, August 24th, for a smaller, cleaner option. The rest of the time, you’re better off waxing your board and waiting.

Rusty.

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