Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid window of interest kicking off on Saturday morning, September 5th, with some serious size on the way. We're looking at a powerful 12 ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is massive, sitting at 4522, so there's a lot of grunt in the water. The water temp is bang on average for this time of year at 58°.

Now, the first break on the radar is Rimmers Road. It's a very consistent spot, but this 12 ft swell, paired with a 9 mph cross-onshore from the WSW, is going to be a handful. The wind is a gentle breeze, but it's blowing across the face, making it fairly choppy. This one is really only for the experienced crew; beginners will be in over their heads. The swell direction is spot on for what this break likes, but the size and the onshore element are the main talking points.

The same big swell rolls through Saturday afternoon and into Sunday, September 6th, with the swell period even stretching to 17 seconds by Sunday afternoon. The wind stays a problem, though, turning more onshore and picking up to 12 mph, which will make it messy. The combined energy peaks at 6728 on Sunday arvo, but with poor surf conditions flagged, it's a write-off for a quality wave.

Monday, September 7th, sees the swell drop slightly to 10 ft, but we're still dealing with moderate onshore winds and light rain. The conditions are poor. This trend continues through Tuesday and Wednesday, with the swell easing to about 5 ft by Wednesday afternoon, but the wind is still cross-onshore, leaving it chopped up. The energy drops to 1220, which is weak.

We then hit a bit of a lull. Thursday and Friday, September 10th and 11th, are a write-off with onshore winds and poor surf quality. But hold on to your boards, because Friday, September 11th, sees a massive spike. The swell jumps to 16 ft with a 19-second period from the WSW. The combined energy is a staggering 19275. This is huge, serious groundswell. The wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore though, so it's going to be lumpy and chaotic. Only for experts, and even then, it's a survival mission.

This massive swell hangs around through Saturday, September 12th, hitting 20 ft with energy above 22000, before slowly easing on Sunday, September 13th, with continuing strong winds. By Monday, September 14th, we're still seeing 13 ft swell but with moderate cross-onshore winds, so the quality is poor. The whole week is a write-off.

The next potential glimmer isn't until Friday morning, September 18th. We get a 10 ft swell from the W, and for the first time, we see a light, cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph. The conditions are described as clean. The combined energy is 3693, which is moderate. The swell is still a bit big, but the offshore wind makes it a much more interesting prospect. The period is 13 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell too. Saturday morning, September 19th, is a bit smaller at 7 ft with a cross-shore breeze, which is a more manageable size for a wider range of surfers.

Then on Sunday, September 20th, we get a smaller 5 ft swell, but it's from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. The wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-offshore from the NE, keeping it clean. The energy is 1344. This is a smaller window, but for those who are patient and don't mind a long wait between sets, the clean conditions could offer some fun little runners if you can find a bank that catches them.

So, to sum it up: the standout window is the Friday morning, September 18th, with that 10 ft W swell and clean offshore winds at Rimmers Road. It's the best chance for a decent wave in the whole 16-day run. The second best is the Sunday, September 20th, for smaller, cleaner conditions, but it's a gamble with the long period. The first week is a write-off due to size and wind.

Rusty.

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