Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on Rimmers Road for the next couple weeks. Buckle up.

We start on the 31st of August, and it’s already a beast. A 13-foot swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, but the wind is screaming onshore at 19 mph. The water temp is pretty much normal for this time of year, but you won’t care because it’s a washing machine. That combined swell energy is 6175, a lot of power, but it’s not for paddling. This mess hangs around for days. Through to the 4th of September, we’re getting waves between 8 and 16 feet, but every session has an onshore or cross-onshore wind from the west or northwest, often gusting to 22 mph. It’s a kite-surfing zoo, not a surf spot. The swell period is long, usually 14 to 15 seconds, but it’s all blown apart.

Then, on the 5th of September, the wind backs right off to a light 6 mph onshore breeze. The swell is still a meaty 10 feet from the WSW at 15 seconds. But the word is, it’s too big for this break. At that size, you’d better be an expert. The energy is still strong at 4050. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are the same story – perfect for a big-wave charger, but a no-go for the average joe.

Sunday the 6th of September morning gives us a break from the onshore wind, with a cross-shore breeze from the north at 13 mph and a 10-foot, 16-second swell (energy 5150). But again, the call is “too big for this break,” and the afternoon turns into a messy, strong-breeze disaster.

The first week is a total write-off for clean, surfable waves. There’s a big gap of nothing until we get to Tuesday the 15th of September.

And here’s your moment. Tuesday the 15th of September morning is the real deal. The wind goes glassy flat calm from the WNW at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 8 feet from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is 3971. The wave comment says it’s “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 8 feet, it’s not for the groms, but for anyone who knows their way around a proper wave, this is gold. The long period means it’s a true groundswell, so expect clean, powerful lines. Rimmers Road can be a bit fickle, but when it’s on like this, you won’t forget it.

So, mark your calendar for that Tuesday morning. The rest of the forecast is too big, too windy, or too messy. Keep your wetsuit handy, but don’t get your hopes up for the first two weeks.

Rusty.

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