Roads End Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Roads End has lined up for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow start, so we’ve got to be patient.

Right now, we're looking at a pretty quiet stretch. The first few days are a write-off, I'm afraid. The waves are tiny, only around 2 ft, and that cross-onshore wind has the place all chopped up. It's not worth paddling out for. This quiet spell hangs around through the end of August and into the first day of September. The water is absolutely freezing at 50°F, which is a massive 9°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a real shock to the system if you do go in.

Finally, there’s a bit of a pulse showing for the first week of September. On Tuesday the 1st, we start to see some signs of life with a 4 ft swell from the WNW, but the winds are still messy. Wednesday the 2nd brings a bigger, but ugly, 7 ft cross-shore swell with some heavy rain – that’s not going to be pretty. The combined energy gets up there (866), but the wind ruins it.

Now, here's the standout. Thursday the 3rd of September is the one to circle on the calendar. The morning is looking excellent. We’ve got a solid 7 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, but the combined energy is pumping at a strong 1214, so there’s plenty of power behind it. What makes it special is that light offshore wind from the ENE is cleaning everything up nicely, leaving the waves clean and organized. This is a proper swell for experienced surfers only – that size at Roads End with its beach and reef setup isn't for beginners. The period is 11 seconds, a decent groundswell that should hold up well. The afternoon session is also very good, with 6 ft waves and the wind turning offshore from the ENE again. It'll be clean, but expect it to get crowded.

Beyond that main event, the following week drops off again. The surf stays small and underwhelming through to the 12th of September, mostly in the 2 ft to 4 ft range with onshore winds and only marginal conditions. There’s a couple of glimmers on the 6th and 7th with 4 ft swells and light cross-on winds, but it won't be the classic, clean glass we got on that Thursday. It’s the kind of week where you might find a fun little ripple on a longboard if you’re desperate, but nothing to get excited about.

In short, wait for that Thursday the 3rd if you want to score. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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