Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here breaking down what’s cooking at Rockpile for the next couple weeks.

To be honest, it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first week is full of conditions that are just okay – a lot of onshore and cross-on breezes messing with the surf. The real bright spot is further down the line, so you gotta wait for it. The wave energy is mostly moderate, but the wind is the big talker here.

Monday the 24th kicks it off with clear skies and a light onshore breeze out of the SW. The swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SW, but it’s got a real long period of 17 seconds. The water is much warmer than normal for this time, hitting 72°F with a huge 4°F anomaly. Energy is moderate at (263), but it’s more of a scouting session than a proper ride.

Tuesday the 25th sees a little more size by the afternoon, about 3 ft from the SSW, but those cross-on winds out of the W at 10 km/h will put a bit of crinkle on the face. Energy jumps to (505), but it’s not clean enough to get pumped about. Wednesday the 26th has the biggest swell of the early run, hitting 5 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period and strong energy (823 in the AM), but the onshore and cross-on winds turn it into a choppy mess. Honestly, it’s looking more like a kiteboarding day than a paddling day.

Thursday the 27th drops back down to 4 ft with lighter onshore wind, which is a bit better, but still just marginal. The consistent SW angle lines up with the break, but the quality never locks in.

Now, let’s talk about the winner. Saturday the 5th of September, the afternoon session, is where it’s at. The swell holds at 3 ft from the SW with a nice 16-second period, and we get a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 20 km/h. That’s the money call. The energy is moderate at (520), but that offshore wind will glass it right up. This reef break is consistent, and with the long-period groundswell, it’ll be a smooth, drawn-out ride.

Before that, Friday the 4th of September afternoon has similar sized swell at 4 ft from the SW with energy at (827) and a cross wind, but the wind isn’t as clean. Saturday is your best bet.

After that, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th drop back into poor form with moderate cross winds and weaker energy. The first week is mostly a waiting game, with the true standout being that Saturday afternoon in early September. It’s a ways off, but that’s the one to lock in. Expect some company though – crowds are often around here.

That’s the skinny on Rockpile. Keep that Saturday session in your sights. Stay stoked.

Rusty

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