Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, right off the bat, I gotta tell you, this forecast is a bit of a heartbreaker for Rimmers Road. It's a classic spot, and it's gonna be pumping with swell, but for most of the period, it's just going to be too darn big and messy for a good paddle session. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much dead on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole first week is a write-off, honestly. Monday the 14th is seeing a solid 10ft SW groundswell, but with a cross-on wind, it's gonna be a washing machine. The wave energy is massive, but it's a case of too much of a good thing in the wrong conditions. Tuesday and Wednesday drop a little, but the quality is just not there with the wind and tide. By Friday the 18th, it gets ugly with a 20ft SW swell and 25 mph cross-on winds – that's kitesurfing territory, not for us paddle guys.

There is a real glimmer of hope, though, if you can be patient. Look towards the end of the month. On Wednesday the 23rd, things line up beautifully. We’ve got a still-sizeable 15ft SW swell, but the wind switches to a clean, offshore breeze from the ENE. The report says "clean" and "wind and tide favorable" – that’s the kind of language we want to hear. The wave energy is absolutely pumping, and with a 15-second period, this will be a proper groundswell. With offshore wind, Rimmers Road could absolutely light up and offer some really special, albeit powerful, waves. This is the standout session of the whole outlook, but make no mistake, at 15ft-16ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. Crowds are a possibility here, but on a day like that, the quality will be worth sharing it for.

After that, Thursday the 24th still has some solid 12ft SW swell with lighter winds, so it'll still be good, but not the perfection of Wednesday. The following week sees the size drop back down to a more manageable 6ft to 8ft, but the winds turn messy again, making it a bit of a gamble. There's a little bump around the 28th with a very long 22-second period, but with 15 mph cross-on wind, it's hard to get excited about it.

So, what's the call? The best on offer is hands down the Wednesday the 23rd. If you're experienced and can handle a heavy day, that offshore wind will make it epic. For everyone else, it's a waiting game for conditions to align, but this stretch shows the potential is there.

- Rusty

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