Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this 16-day window – Rimmers Road. It’s a very consistent, exposed beginner-friendly break, but with a big caveat: this place can get a proper hammering, and when it does, it’s way too much for a learner. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises on that front.

The first few days are a write-off for a paddle. From Sunday the 16th right through the 19th, we’re looking at a massive, powerful 13-foot SW groundswell with a 16-second period pumping in. The combined swell energy is absolutely pumping (12,175). That’s a phenomenal amount of water moving, but it’s also a monster. With cross-onshore and cross winds, it’s going to be a nasty, churning mess. This is strictly for the tow crew or the die-hard big-wave chargers; beginners, stay well clear. This setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The swell drops a little mid-week, but the conditions remain marginal. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th still have chunky 7-foot SW swell, but the wind is all wrong – a moderate cross-shore that’ll chop things up. The energy is still moderate (2,171), but the quality just isn’t there.

Now, Thursday the 20th is the first real standout. The swell drops to a much more manageable 7-foot from the SW, still a solid groundswell (14-second period, 1,935 combined energy). But the magic is the wind – it’s glassy, dead calm in the morning. For a spot this exposed, that’s a gift. It’ll be clean, but this is still a size that’s for experienced surfers only. The crowds here are possible, so get in early.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see the swell fade and the wind turns onshore again, making for poor, choppy conditions. Not worth the paddle.

Sunday the 23rd is a real low point. The swell drops to 2 feet, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, which often breaks too straight for a beach break like this. The wind is choppy and the energy is weak (565). A total blank.

The next real opportunity is Monday the 24th. A new 7-foot W swell fills in, with a 15-second period, giving moderate energy (2,347). The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. This is a solid session for the experienced crew.

Then, from Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th, Rimmers Road gets hammered again. It’s 13-foot to 18-foot of WSW swell, with energy readings in the thousands (7,489 to 8,823). The wind is cross-off or even offshore on Wednesday the 26th, which would make it clean, but the size is pure insanity. This is a life-threatening, expert-only situation. Another day for the kite gear.

The last few days of the month, from Friday the 28th to Sunday the 30th, the swell drops back to the 6-foot to 7-foot range. The wind is a mix of cross-on and cross-off, so the quality is hit-and-miss. The morning of Sunday the 30th looks the pick of that bunch, with a light cross-offshore wind and a clean 7-foot SW swell (2,258 energy). Mark it in your calendar.

So, the best on offer is a split decision. For the experienced surfer, Thursday the 20th is the pick for the glassy, clean conditions on a manageable 7-foot swell. For the biggest wave, the clean offshore wind on Wednesday the 26th is a standout, but it’s a monster at 15-foot. Choose your adventure. For the rest of us, there’s a long gap of poor quality from the 21st to the 23rd, and then again after the 24th, the window closes quickly.

Rusty, signing off.

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