Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Rimmers Road. It’s a beginner-friendly, very consistent spot, exposed to the southwest.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Now, the first few days aren’t really for the faint-hearted. Wednesday the 8th has a 7ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) with a moderate combined energy (1938), but it’s cross-shore wind and the report says it’s marginal. Honestly, it’s a bit messy. By Thursday the 9th, we’ve got a massive 15ft SW groundswell rolling in. The combined energy is huge (16594), and while the wind looks clean in the morning, that swell is way too big for this break – it’s an expert-only zone if you’re even considering it. Friday the 10th stays big at 10ft, still too much for a comfortable session here.

The first real standout window kicks off on Saturday the 11th. It’s a 7ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with light offshore winds from the ESE in the morning – that’s clean, groomed surf. The combined energy is still strong (2554). This is the pick of the first week for sure. Sunday the 12th is also a gem, with a 7ft groundswell, glassy conditions, and offshores. By Monday the 13th, things start to drop off a bit, with 5ft swell and clean but smaller waves.

We then hit a bit of a lull mid-week, with a few days of smaller, wind-affected surf. Not much to write home about until Thursday the 16th. That morning, we see a 10ft WSW groundswell with offshore winds again – big and clean but, honestly, that’s starting to push the limits for a beginner spot. The afternoon is glassy with an 8ft swell, which is a much better proposition for experienced surfers. That’s another standout, but only if you’ve got the skills.

The second week is a mixed bag. Friday the 17th has clean 7ft surf with a good offshore breeze. But from Saturday the 18th onward, the wind really starts to howl from the ENE, hitting 19 to 25 mph. Even though it’s offshore, that’s a strong, hard-to-paddle-into breeze, and the swell energy is dropping fast. By Monday the 21st, we’re down to under 3ft with poor conditions, and it stays flat and ugly right through to the 23rd. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the wind gets up.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th for clean, well-shaped groundswell with light winds. Thursday the 16th afternoon is a cracker for the experienced crew. After that, the window closes for a solid stretch.

Rusty.

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