Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Rimmers Road. This is the only spot in the forecast, so we’re focused right here.

The next few days are a bit of a write-off, I’ve got to be honest. There’s a big swell building, but the wind is all wrong. We’re looking at a few days of messy, cross-onshore conditions that are just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least the thermals can stay in the cupboard.

The first real window of opportunity opens up on Wednesday the 5th. The morning session is looking handy with a 10ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore breeze. But don’t get too excited – that’s a lot of water moving around, and the wave energy is moderate (3159). It’s still a big wave for this spot, so this is one for the experienced crew only.

Come Thursday the 6th, we get a bit more manageable. The early morning is where it’s at – a 5ft SW swell with a clean 12-second period and very light cross-offshore winds. The energy is a lighter 789, but the conditions are clean and it’ll be a much more fun size. This is the pick of the first week. The afternoon drops off a bit.

Then we hit a bit of a lull Friday and Saturday, with small, weak swell and poor wind. Saturday the 8th is a flat, choppy mess with a 6ft windswell at a short, gutless 7 seconds. Not worth the wax.

Next standout is Sunday the 9th. Clean glassy conditions return with a 4ft WSW groundswell. The period is a very long 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That means the sets will be well-spaced but powerful, and at this size, it’ll be a dream. The energy is solid (1576). This is a top-tier morning for surfers who know how to sit and wait.

Monday the 10th keeps the run going with offshore winds all day. A 5ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and clean offshore breezes. The energy is moderate (1451), and the conditions are pristine. This is your other big highlight.

The second week gets a bit hairy. Swell starts to pump again, but it gets too big. Wednesday the 12th afternoon has a 8ft WSW swell with fresh offshore winds, but the energy is high (2980). It’s big, but clean. Then Thursday the 13th and Saturday the 15th see huge 12ft to 13ft swell, and even 18ft on the 16th, with massive energy (19801 on the 16th). That’s a monster. For Rimmers Road, that’s expert territory, and the wind is not always friendly. The 16th has a cross-shore wind, so it’ll be messy at that size.

The 17th and 18th look like the swell hangs around at 10ft to 7ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it’s not looking great.

So, the best on offer is Sunday the 9th morning at Rimmers Road. Clean, glassy, 4ft of very long-period WSW groundswell. That’s your moment. The Monday the 10th morning is a very close second with offshore winds and a nice 5ft.

Rusty, signing off.

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