Rockpile Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockpile sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.7° 

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


Rockpile surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,189 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (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 8PM. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 6th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim overall. There's a real dry spell on the cards, so you might want to hang up the wetsuit for a bit.

The only real window of opportunity is the coming Sunday morning at Rockpile. We've got a solid 6ft SSW swell rolling in, with a period of 13 seconds, carrying strong energy (1110). The wind is a moderate 15 mph from the NNW, blowing cross-offshore, which should keep things reasonably clean. The water's sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It's not going to be world-class, but it's the best we've got. Sunday afternoon sees the wind picking up to a fresh 22 mph from the north, still cross-off, but the energy jumps up (1565) as a secondary pulse fills in. It'll be bigger and more powerful, but that breeze will make it a bit more of a handful. Still, for a spot that's consistent and a reef setup for beginners, it's a decent go.

After that, it's a long slide downhill. Monday and Tuesday have smaller swell, dropping from 5ft to 4ft, with the wind swinging cross-shore. The wave energy drops off a cliff (920 down to 472), and the conditions get increasingly choppy. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Then from Wednesday the 9th onwards, it's essentially flat for days. The swell height plummets to 2ft and below, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, turning the ocean into a mess. There's a tiny bump around the 13th with a 5ft W windswell, but it's poor quality with a short 9-second period and dirty wind. Not worth the effort. This dead period stretches all the way through to the 21st, with only marginal, knee-high leftovers. It's a proper blank run.

So, to sum it up: if you want a wave, your only real shot is Sunday morning at Rockpile. Get it early, before the wind gets too strong. After that, it's time to take a break. The forecasts could change, but right now, it's looking pretty ordinary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
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13
1.7
SSW
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1.7
SSW
12
1.6
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12
1.5
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11
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11
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16
0.7
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1058
965
1189
871
759
573
305
288
192
214
267
342
437
416
411
390
309
255
203
128
264
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
35
N
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
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W
10
SW
5
SW
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10
SSW
10
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20
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15
SSW
15
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25
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15
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High Tide
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
10:29AM1.78m
10:45PM1.60m
Low Tide
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
5:01PM0.12m
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6:26
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6:28
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6:28
6:30
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7:07
7:06
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6:59
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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27
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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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