Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a window of surf coming up at Rimmers Road, but it’s a real mixed bag. The forecast kicks off with a huge, unsurfable swell, so we’ve got to wait a few days for things to settle before we can even think about paddling out.

The real action starts later, but the standout by far is the morning of Sunday, July 26th. We’re looking at a solid 13ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is massive (7297). This is a big, powerful swell. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, which is a dream for clean conditions. The downside is that this swell is too big for beginners, and the long period means it might be a bit straight at the beach breaks, but at a point or reef setup, it would be firing. It’s a real solid option for experienced surfers.

The afternoon of the same day, Sunday, still holds solid 10ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the SSE. It’s still a big, powerful wave, but it’s a proper session for those who know what they’re doing.

After that, the swell drops and the quality fades. Monday and Tuesday are messy and marginal. We get a brief, cleaner window on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning is small, 4ft, with light cross-offshore wind, and the afternoon goes glassy with a light WNW breeze. The swell is only 4ft and the combined energy is weak (402), but it’ll be clean and fun on a longboard or a foiling setup. It’s a quiet, easy session.

The next real standout is a long way off, on Wednesday, August 7th. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind from the ESE, and a combined energy of 1580. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a clean, lined-up wave, but the long period might make it a bit tricky at the beach. It’s a promising option, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The following morning, Saturday, August 9th, is tiny but glassy. 2ft swell with a 14-second period and no wind at all. It’s a glass-off, perfect for a sunrise cruise on a log, but there’s no real power.

Overall, the best bet is the Sunday, July 26th window for the sheer size and power, if you’re experienced. For a clean, mellow session, the Wednesday, July 29th glass-off is your ticket. The long-range stuff on August 7th looks promising but is a long way off.

Rusty.

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