Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Rimmers Road over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off with a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows of clean, fun surf to get excited about. The water’s sitting at 58° which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is where we kick things off. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 12-second period, packing a decent amount of energy (1174). The wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE, so the waves should be looking pretty good. This is solid, powerful stuff though – at this size, it’s one for the experienced crew. The long period will make for some nice, well-shaped lines, but expect bigger gaps between sets.

The surf dips a bit on Monday and Tuesday with some inconsistent conditions and onshore winds, but hold on. Wednesday the 5th looks proper. The morning shows a 8ft SW swell (2326 energy) with a clean cross-off breeze, and the afternoon cleans up even more with a 7ft SW swell and a sweet offshore wind from the south. This is clean, punchy surf for the guys who know what they’re doing.

Now, the real standout of the whole forecast. Thursday the 6th of August. It doesn’t get much better than glassy. The wind is a whisper from the north at 5 km/h, the surface is like a mirror. You’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (624), but the conditions will be absolutely pristine. This is the morning to call in sick, grab your favourite board, and enjoy some clean, lined-up waves with no one else around.

The rest of the first week and into the second week has a few more promising windows. Saturday the 8th has a fun pulse of WNW swell, about 6ft to 7ft, but it’s a shorter period at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more crumbly and less powerful. Still, with offshore winds, it’ll be clean.

Sunday the 9th through to Tuesday the 11th of August see a return of some solid WSW groundswell, with excellent conditions on the 10th – glassy again with a 5ft, 16-second period swell. That’s a very long period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of push and hold its shape beautifully, but it might be a bit too straight for the bank, so pick your peak carefully.

Later in the second week, the swell picks up significantly. Friday the 14th has a clean 4ft – 7ft range, but by Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, the ocean turns angry. We’re looking at 13ft to 16ft of WSW swell. The energy readings are massive (6252, 9680). This is not for paddle surfing. The wind is onshore, and it’s just a washing machine. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The outlook closes out on Monday the 17th with a drop in size but strong onshore winds, making it a messy day.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is hands down Thursday the 6th of August. Glassy conditions, clean 5ft SW groundswell, and minimal wind. Get on it. The Wednesday the 5th afternoon is also a top pick for a bit more size. The rest has its moments, but those two windows are the ones to lock in.

Rusty.

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