Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – looking at our only spot for this 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim stretch. Rockpile is a reliable reef break, consistent, and it’s set up for beginners, so when it’s good, it’s a fun little wave. But right now, it’s looking like a long, quiet run with hardly anything to get excited about.

We start off on Sunday the 5th of July, and honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the WNW at 9 mph, making things choppy. The combined swell energy is only moderate at 383, and the conditions are just poor – not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 6th is more of the same – 3ft SW swell in the morning with 16-second period, but again that cross-on wind from the W at 9 mph keeps things messy. The afternoon picks up a bit of energy (626), but the wind strengthens to 12 mph, making it choppy. Still a no-go.

Tuesday the 7th sees the swell nudge up to 4ft in the morning, still SW at 18 seconds, but the wind is still cross-on. The energy climbs to 782 – moderate to strong – but the surf quality is rated as marginal at best. The afternoon is similar with 3ft.

Wednesday the 8th offers a little hope – morning has a light onshore wind from the SW at 6 mph, with 3ft of SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is strong at 920, but the conditions are only marginal. It’s not clean, but it’s the closest we get to something rideable. Afternoon drops off.

From Thursday the 9th right through to Sunday the 20th of July, it’s a desert. The swell stays tiny – mostly 2ft to 4ft – with short to moderate periods, and the wind is almost always cross-on or onshore. The energy levels bounce between 196 and 664, but it’s all poor surf conditions. Even when we get a light breeze, like on the 11th or 13th, the wave height is just too small to do anything with.

Honestly, for a beginner-friendly reef like Rockpile, you need a clean SW swell with offshore or glassy wind. We don’t get that once in the whole 16 days. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a frustrating outlook – a big gap of nearly two weeks with no real recommendations.

Don’t lose hope, though. Forecasts can change, and this spot can fire up quick. But as it stands, you’re probably better off waiting for a better window.

Rusty.

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