Surf Forecasts:
Rockpile surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockpile over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Rockpile. This is a consistent reef break that’s beginner-friendly and open to a SW swell. The water’s running about 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The real highlight is Sunday the 6th, when a clean 6ft SSW swell at 13 seconds rolls in. The morning has a cross-offshore wind from the north, so the waves will be glassy. The wave energy is moderate (1013). It’s not a monster, but it’s the best we’re going to see. The afternoon holds similar size but the wind shifts, so aim for the early session. After that, the swell drops off and the wind turns messy, so we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions.
From Monday the 7th all the way to around Friday the 18th, it’s a real dry spell. The swell fades to 2ft – 3ft, mostly with onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the energy readings are low (186-614). The period jumps around from 8 to 19 seconds, but with barely any size, it’s not worth the paddle. The Wednesday the 16th has a brief window with a tiny 2ft SW swell and a cross breeze, but it’s still marginal. This stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with the wind and chop.
The standout is that Sunday the 6th. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, the reef will handle the 13-second period well, and the moderate energy is a good sign. Crowds are possible, so get in early. For the rest, you’re better off sitting this one out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 483 | 600 | 989 | 965 | 949 | 1223 | 900 | 928 | 691 | 668 | 503 | 316 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 437 | 416 | 411 | 395 | 360 | 309 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.71m | 7:41AM1.19m | 6:06PM1.82m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.98m | 1:00AM-0.03m | 12:16PM0.87m | 1:48AM-0.16m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | W 7 |
| kJ | 372 | 600 | 989 | 965 | 949 | 1223 | 900 | 928 | 691 | 668 | 503 | 316 | 192 | 154 | 97 | 437 | 416 | 411 | 79 | 360 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | S 9 | WNW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 10 | W 5 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 483 | 416 | 36 | 41 | 14 | 11 | 37 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 81 | 11 | 214 | 267 | 342 | 94 | 20 | 53 | 395 | 62 | 309 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 12 | WNW 6 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | W 4 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 65 | 66 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 50 | 81 | 2 | 165 | 80 | 9 | 6 | 56 | 45 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 12 | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 35 | — | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 28 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 64 | 0 | 129 | 193 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
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