Rhino Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's talk about the home break for the next couple of weeks. It's a slow burn that starts with a bang, hits a flat spell, and then finishes with some serious muscle in the distance. Water's sitting right where it should be for late summer, at 59°F, so nothing spooky.

First up, and this is the main event: Wednesday morning the 26th. Rhino Head (Rhino-Head) is an absolute dream. We've got a clean 4ft SW groundswell, with a 13-second period, pushing in with moderate wave energy (475). But the wind is the star of the show – dead calm, glassy flat. Offshore from the NW at a whisper. This will be smooth, lined up, and perfect for everyone. It's a beginner-friendly reef, so bring the whole squad. Just know the crowds will be out on a morning this good. The afternoon stays clean too with a light offshore breeze and fun 3ft waves.

Thursday the 27th is a split day. The morning is messy with a 12 mph cross-offshore wind. But don't sleep on Thursday afternoon. A new pulse of energy rolls in: only 3ft in height, but with a very long 19-second period from the SW, giving it massive energy (1074). Those are proper, groundswell lines. With a light 6 mph breeze cleaning it up, it'll be a rippable session.

Friday the 28th brings size. The morning swell hits 6ft from the SW, with a solid 16-second period and strong energy (1580). The wind is side-shore, so a bit bumpy. Wait for Friday afternoon. The wind dies again – glass – and the swell drops to a clean 5ft. Energy is still strong (1115). That's your second standout.

Now the bad news: Saturday the 29th through Monday morning the 31st is a no-go. Strong onshore winds from the ESE chop it all up and drop the swell. A few days with the board in the bag.

The surf starts waking up again from Monday afternoon the 31st through early September. There are pulses of 5ft groundswell, but the winds are mostly cross-offshore, keeping it clean but not epic. Tuesday the 1st of September has a stiff 18 mph cross-offshore blow that'll mess the surface up.

By Sunday the 6th of September, we're back. The swell pushes 5-6ft from the SW, the energy is strong, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. Monday the 7th of September looks even better: a glassy 6ft SW swell for a great start to the week.

Now for the big finish. Thursday the 10th of September is a heavy one. We've got a powerful 10ft SW swell, with massive wave energy (3197). This is experts only at Rhino Head (Rhino-Head), and only if you know the reef. The wind is cross-offshore at 12 mph, so it'll be a clean, thumping beast.

So, to sum it up: your top picks are Wednesday morning the 26th for that perfect, glassy fun, and Thursday afternoon the 27th for the sneaky, long-period gem. The big stuff on the 10th is a serious proposition for the experienced crew only.

Catch you out there.

Rusty.

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