Rocklands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Alright, the next couple of weeks are gonna be a bit of a mixed bag here at Rocklands. The southeast wind is going to be a constant factor for a lot of the period, but we get some real gems in the second half that are worth circling on the calendar.

Wednesday, the 16th, kicks off with a solid 8ft SW groundswell. That's a powerful swell, with a whopping 4019 units of energy in the water. The wind is blowing a fresh 21 mph offshore from the SSE, so the faces will be clean as a whistle. But that's serious power for the advanced crew only; anything over 8ft and the lineup is exclusive. Thursday holds more of the same with a 7ft SW swell, but that offshore wind is up to a strong 25 mph, making it hard as anything to get into. The conditions are clean but the paddle-out will be a fight. It’s not exactly beginner territory, but for the experts, the energy is there.

Friday the 18th sees the swell dropping a little to 5ft, with a moderate 16 mph offshore wind from the SE. The energy drops back to 786 units, but this is more manageable. Still a clean, offshore setup for skilled surfers. Saturday and Sunday, the 19th and 20th, are similar with 5-6ft SW swells and fresh to moderate offshore winds, keeping it rippable but with that same strong wind caveat. The energy bounces around between 756 and 1445, so it's never flat, just windy.

Now, Monday the 21st is where things get interesting. The swell is a cleaner 5ft from the WSW, but the wind drops right off to just a 3 mph offshore breeze. The energy is down to 545, but that slight air is going to make for some silky, glassy conditions. This is the best call in this first week for a surfer who wants clean lines without a battle. The water is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Then we hit a bit of a flat spot. Tuesday the 22nd through most of the 23rd, the swell drops below 3ft and the wind turns onshore or goes light. The energy plummets to 263-394 units. Not worth paddling out for.

But don't write the trip off. Thursday the 24th is a serious standout. The swell jumps back up to 8ft from the SSW, a proper long-period groundswell (13 seconds). The wind is a gentle 9 mph offshore, and the energy is a massive 2457 units. This is excellent, proper swell. That size makes it expert territory again, but for those who can handle it, this is the real deal. Friday the 25th keeps that quality with a 6ft swell and light winds.

The second week has another highlight. On Sunday the 27th, we get a 5ft WSW swell with a 9 mph offshore breeze from the SE and an energy of 1435. That’s clean and fun for any competent surfer. The 28th is smaller but clean enough for a log.

There’s a big gap from the 29th of September to the end of the month with nothing but small, onshore junk. The waves fade to under 3ft with poor wind. It gets glassy on the 1st of October, but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s a millpond. Not worth the drive.

If you're an expert, Thursday the 24th is the one. For a more relaxed, clean session, Monday the 21st is your winner.

Rusty.

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