Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up, it's Rusty. We're looking at Rimmers Road for the next couple of weeks, and it's a mixed bag. The first few days are a mess, but we've got a couple of windows with clean, groomed waves that are worth paddling out for. The real magic is early next week, and then again a week later.

Right now, through Friday the 31st, it's a write-off. Rain showers and a stiff onshore wind from the W at 15 to 19 mph. The swell is a solid 5 feet from the WSW, but with that wind, it's just junk. The energy is moderate (1980), but it's all blown out. Don't waste your time.

Then Saturday the 1st of August, the wind swings offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. The swell is huge, 12 feet from the WSW, and the combined energy is strong (4158). The report says it's too big for this break, and it is. Only the absolute best with a death wish should even think about it. The water temp is about 58°, which is normal for this time of year. Sunday the 2nd is the first real standout. The morning crew gets a 7-foot SW swell (moderate energy at 1350) with a light cross-offshore SSE breeze. The surf report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That's the call. A 12-second period means good grunt. This is your best bet for the near-term. The afternoon turns messy, so get out early.

The middle of the week from Monday the 3rd to Wednesday the 5th is plagued by cross-onshore winds, making it choppy. The swell is there, 5 feet to 7 feet from the SW, with the energy still moderate to strong (up to 4678), but the wind is ruining it. It's kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

Now, look ahead to the second week. Thursday the 6th of August pulls a beauty. A 4-foot WSW groundswell at 12 seconds rolls in, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate (496). It's small, but it's glassy. The afternoon sees a 6-foot WNW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit junky, but still clean. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are both promising. The wind stays offshore or cross-offshore from the NNE and NE at 6 mph. The swell is 8 feet from the W on Friday (moderate energy at 1554) and 5 feet from the W on Saturday (moderate energy at 541). The wave comments are all "excellent" or "very good." This is a solid, clean run for experienced surfers. Sunday the 9th also has a 3-foot WSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (1240). That long period will make the waves stand up nicely, but it might be a bit straight for the beach break.

After that, from Monday the 10th onward, the wind picks up again, and the swell drops off. A few marginal sessions pop up, but the wind is picking up, and the quality drops. The 14th of August even sees the onshore wind return, bringing back the poor conditions. The 15th of August is a total washout with a fresh onshore breeze, so don't hold your breath.

The standout is the Sunday the 2nd of August morning session, and the stretch from Thursday the 6th through Sunday the 9th. That's where the cleanest, most surfable waves will be, even if the swell is a bit big for some on the Sunday.

Rusty.

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