Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Rimmers Road. This spot is a very consistent, beginner-friendly break that likes a good SW swell. Water temps are sitting at 57°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf kicks off on Wednesday the 5th, but it's nothing to write home about—an 8ft SW swell with a cross-wind, giving it a messy, marginal feel. The combined energy is strong (2321), but the conditions just aren't there. Thursday the 6th is a step up; the morning looks clean with a 5ft SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, making for some decent little waves. The energy drops to a moderate 789. That afternoon fades out fast though.

Friday the 7th morning is a glassy gem with a tiny 3ft SW swell, clean as a whistle. It's small, but perfect for a longboard or a beginner session. The weekend gets a bit lumpy and small, but hold on for Sunday the 9th. We get a 4ft WSW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, and the energy jumps back up to 1930. Good waves, but the forecast says marginal, so don't expect perfection.

The real standout window starts to shape up around Thursday the 13th. That morning we’ve got a 7ft W swell with glassy conditions, and the energy is a strong 1793. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers—clean, punchy, and well-shaped. The swell is a bit long-period (13s), so those sets will have some real push. Friday the 14th morning gets even bigger with an 8ft W swell and 18-second period, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it a bit choppy. The energy is a massive 6091, so it's a lot of water moving around.

The following week gets wild. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are just too big for this break. We're looking at 18ft and 13ft swells with strong onshore winds. The energy hits 22,469 and 9,029 respectively. This is heavy, dangerous stuff—only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a battle. If you're looking for a thrill, bring a big gun and a lot of respect. The wind is so strong it's more of a kite setup than a paddle one.

We finally see things settle down on Tuesday the 18th with a cleaner 8ft WSW swell, but the wind is still up. The last true standout is on Thursday the 20th. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft WSW swell and an 18-second period, giving the energy a solid 1408. The afternoon is just as good, glassy with a 5ft swell. This is where you want to be—clean, fun waves for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Thursday the 13th for the first big clean swell, and then again on Thursday the 20th for a glassy, powerful session. Don't bother with the 15th and 16th unless you're a madman or a kiter. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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