Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s going on in our neck of the woods.

We’re looking at a stretch that starts a bit slow, but there’s a window of decent swell coming up. The main event is a solid pulse of SSW groundswell hitting around the 6th and 7th of September. The water is running about 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The standout is Rockpile, a consistent reef break that’s a good spot for beginners. The best session on offer is Sunday afternoon, the 6th of September. We’ve got a 6 ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The energy is solid (1448), and it’s an excellent call for experienced surfers. It’s a bit too big for the groms and beginners, though. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Leading up to that, Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are small and choppy – not worth paddling out. Saturday morning the 5th is a bit of a write-off too, with cross-shore winds and swell around 3 ft. The wave energy is building (982) but the wind isn’t cooperating.

After the Sunday peak, Monday the 7th holds a similar 6 ft swell but with cross-shore winds, making it a bit lumpy. The energy is still strong (1156). By Tuesday the 8th, the swell drops to 5 ft and the wind turns cross-onshore, so it’s choppy again.

From Wednesday the 9th onward, we’re back to smaller, marginal surf. The period stays long (16-20 seconds), and the swell is from the SW, but the heights are down around 2 ft to 4 ft. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a wait for the next real pulse. The 18th of September shows a 3 ft SW swell with a 19-second period and light cross-shore wind, which might be fun for a log, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

Overall, if you’re keen, the Sunday the 6th is your best bet. The rest of the window is mostly small and bumpy.

- Rusty

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