Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on what's coming.

First up, we've got a bit of a wait. The surf window doesn't really open until the 20th of July, so the next few days are a write-off. Then we get a couple of clean, punchy windows, but the second half of the forecast is a messy, blown-out affair with some crazy big swells that are only for the brave.

The standout by a mile is Rimmers Road on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July. The water temp is sitting around 58°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so don't expect a shock.

On Monday morning the 20th, we’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell (14-second period) rolling in with a glassy, offshore NNW breeze. That’s a recipe for perfection. The combined energy is huge, reading 2185, and it’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. Monday afternoon stays glassy with zero wind and the same solid 7ft SW swell. This is the real deal, but no mistake, this is for experienced surfers only. The swell is well over 5ft and the power is serious.

Tuesday morning the 21st is still a great call. The swell drops to a still-juicy 6ft from the SW, with a clean cross-offshore SE wind. The energy is still chunky at 1089. It’s a touch smaller but still quality.

After that, things get ugly. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to the 29th of July, it’s a messy story of onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. The swell gets huge from the 25th onwards, hitting 13ft and 16ft from the WSW, but with strong onshore winds, it’s just a washing machine. The combined energy is off the charts – over 12000 at times – but it’s all wind-slapped and ugly. This is more of a kite-surfing set-up than a paddle session.

The 29th of July offers a glimmer of hope. Wednesday morning looks clean again with a 8ft SW swell (11-second period) and a light cross-offshore NE breeze. The energy is a solid 1638. It’s a big swell, so still expert territory, but the conditions should be good. The afternoon gets a bit marginal with an onshore wind, so catch the morning.

The final few days into August are a lost cause, with strong cross-onshore winds and messy, chopped-out surf. The 31st of July and 1st of August have more of that big, wind-affected swell.

So, to wrap it up: the 20th and 21st of July are your absolute best bet. The 29th of July is a solid second option, but it’s a long way off and forecasts can change. For now, pencil in Monday the 20th and get ready.

Rusty.

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