Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Rimmers Road.

The next couple of weeks bring a real mixed bag of surf. We start with a small window of fun, clean waves, then a huge pulse of energy moves in that's way too big for this spot, before things start to settle down again towards the end of the run. The water temperature here is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best option by far is Thursday, 27th August. The afternoon glass-off is your ticket. The wind drops to nothing, turning it glassy, and we've got a nice 6 ft swell from the WSW with a solid 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 1287, and it's set to be excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is also worth a look with a 7 ft swell from the WSW, but a light cross-on breeze from the NNW at 6 mph makes the afternoon the clear standout. This is the pick of the whole forecast.

From Friday, 28th August, things start to drop off. The swell size goes down to around 3 ft to 3 ft, and while the wind is cross-off and clean, the energy is weak (around 567). The surf quality is described as marginal.

Saturday, 29th August, is a write-off. We've got moderate rain, cross-shore winds, and poor surf conditions. Sunday, 30th August, is a similar story, with an 8 ft short-period swell (8 seconds) and cross-onshore winds making a mess of it.

Then comes the big boys. From Monday, 31st August, through to the end of the first week of September, the swell gets massive. We're looking at 13 ft to 15 ft groundswells from the SW and WSW, with periods of 13 to 18 seconds. The combined energy readings are huge, hitting 8431 and 7738 on Monday and Tuesday. The issue is that the wind is relentless, blowing cross-on or onshore, and the surf is consistently described as "poor". The swell is simply too big for Rimmers Road, which is a beginner-friendly spot. It's a major positive for the experienced crew, but the onshore wind will ruin it for everyone. This is a period to stay well clear unless you're a pro and don't mind a washout.

The second week sees a slight improvement, but it's still mostly too big. On Tuesday, 9th September, the morning looks promising. The swell is a huge 13 ft from the WSW (16-second period), with a light cross-off breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is very strong at 8648. The wind is offshore and clean, but the swell is massive. This is classified as "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." So, it's on the radar for the experts, but a bit of a gamble.

Thursday, 10th September, is the first real sign of things easing. The morning has a 8 ft swell from the W with a 16-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate at 2923. The surf is still marginal, but it's a step in the right direction. The afternoon is similar with a 5 ft swell from the WSW.

The final few days of the forecast, up to Friday, 11th September, are still messy. The swell is massive again, with 12 ft to 15 ft swells and strong onshore winds. The wind is cross-off, but the swell is just too big. Consistent with the pattern, it's a no-go zone for most.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is Thursday afternoon, 27th August at Rimmers Road. It's the only time in the whole 16-day window where you get a decent swell, clean conditions, and a score that's worth paddling for. The rest of the forecast is a battle with huge, messy swell. If you're a beginner, pick your moment carefully. The long-range stuff, like the 9th of September, is promising in terms of swell direction and wind, but the size is a major caveat. Keep an eye on it, but don't get your hopes up too high.

Rusty.

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