Rockpile Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockpile sea temperature is
22.3°C
2.0° 

Rockpile surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rockpile surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 797 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rockpile this week:

The surf forecast for Rockpile over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rockpile in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockpile over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Rockpile.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We've got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The real action is all the way out at the end of the forecast window, so keep your powder dry.

On Monday the 7th, the morning has a clean 6 ft SSW swell with a moderate 957 energy, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNW. It's a bit of a mixed bag – the swell is there, but the forecast is a bit marginal. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 72°. By the afternoon, it gets messier with a cross-breeze, and the swell drops a little. Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop to 3 ft, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze. Still, it's not exactly setting the world on fire, and the energy is way down.

Wednesday the 9th brings a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is onshore, making for poor conditions. This pattern of small, onshore swell hangs around for a solid week. The period stays long, which is a bit of a tease. The energy is low, between 300 and 500, and the onshore wind just ruins it. The spots are just not going to be working.

Now, hold on to your board. The standout is on Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon looks absolutely magic. We’re looking at a glassy, clean 3 ft SW groundswell, with a 18-second period and a solid 596 energy reading. The wind is calm, glassy – it doesn't get any better than that for clean conditions. The swell direction is right on the money for Rockpile, which is a reef setup that loves a long period SW groundswell. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Just be aware that crowds are often a thing here, so get out there early or late.

The next day, Sunday the 20th, the morning is a bit of a letdown with onshore wind, but Monday the 21st sees a solid 3 ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a big jump in energy to 661. The wind is light, but it’s onshore, so it’s still a bit of a gamble. Tuesday the 22nd looks similar with a 3 ft period swell and light cross-shore wind, which is a better call.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. Don't waste your time. The best bet is the glassy afternoon of Saturday the 19th, with the Monday the 21st swell being a close second if the wind plays ball. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that Saturday is the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SW
9
0.6
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16
0.7
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16
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
885
797
536
212
208
128
214
267
342
443
416
406
390
309
255
248
200
160
149
146
157
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
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10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:08AM1.33m
7:05PM1.93m
8:36AM1.45m
7:55PM2.00m
9:04AM1.57m
8:40PM1.99m
9:33AM1.66m
9:23PM1.92m
10:01AM1.74m
10:04PM1.78m
10:29AM1.78m
10:45PM1.60m
10:56AM1.77m
11:27PM1.40m
Low Tide
1:19PM0.69m
2:28AM-0.23m
2:10PM0.51m
3:03AM-0.24m
2:54PM0.35m
3:36AM-0.19m
3:37PM0.23m
4:06AM-0.08m
4:19PM0.15m
4:35AM0.06m
5:01PM0.12m
5:01AM0.24m
5:43PM0.15m
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6:31
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7:06
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6:59
6:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Rockpile Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rockpile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rockpile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rockpile surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rockpile) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rockpile may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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