Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the local stretch. We’ve got one spot in the mix for the next couple of weeks, and to be honest, it’s going to be a grind for the most part. The swell is there, but the quality is a real struggle.

First up, Rockpile. This is your classic reef setup, exposed to the SW and picking up most of what’s out there. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

The forecast window kicks off with a bit of a dud. That first weekend, Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, it’s just not happening. We’ve got a southwesterly swell running around 3ft, but the wind is on it, and the wave comment calls it poor or marginal. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 13th through to the 16th (Thursday) is a right-off. Same story – small swell, bumpy conditions, and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The combined energy is sitting in the 200-390 range, which is weak to moderate, but it’s all chopped up.

The first real glimmer shows up on the afternoon of the 21st, which is a Tuesday. Swell ticks up to 4ft from the SW with a period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. Wind is light and offshore (SW at 6 mph), and the combined energy jumps to 517. That’s the best call of the first two weeks, but it’s still only a marginal rating, so don’t expect perfection.

Now, the standout is the weekend of the 25th and 26th of July. On Saturday the 25th, the swell kicks up. Morning sees 4ft from the SSW, and by the afternoon it’s pushing 5ft from the same direction, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy surges to 1000 – that is strong wave energy. Winds stay light and variable, mostly cross-onshore, but it’s clean enough with those light breezes. This will be a proper reef wave, solid and powerful. Because it’s a reef, that long-period swell (14s) will wrap in nicely, offering good shape. Crowds are likely here, so pick your peak.

Sunday the 26th holds at 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds and combined energy around 663. Wind picks up a touch to a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s a step down from Saturday, but still worth a look for the better surfers.

If you’re a beginner, keep an eye on the size. That 5ft on the 25th is getting into the zone where it might be too much, and the reef bottom doesn’t forgive mistakes. That Saturday afternoon window is really for the experienced crew. For everyone else, the Tuesday the 21st window with 4ft and clean offshore wind is your best bet.

Rusty out.

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