Rockpile Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 117.27° W

Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockpile sea temperature is
22.8°C
2.9° 

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


Rockpile surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 743 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW 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 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
379
370
375
370
516
429
470
540
437
416
416
416
395
305
404
447
440
500
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
10
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
10
W
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:01AM1.12m
4:32PM1.37m
7:51AM1.18m
5:46PM1.46m
7:56AM1.25m
6:35PM1.57m
8:07AM1.33m
7:15PM1.67m
8:22AM1.43m
7:51PM1.73m
8:41AM1.54m
8:27PM1.75m
Low Tide
11:51PM0.34m
10:50AM1.09m
00:48AM0.25m
12:20PM0.98m
1:26AM0.16m
1:04PM0.84m
1:55AM0.09m
1:38PM0.68m
2:20AM0.04m
2:10PM0.53m
2:45AM0.02m
2:44PM0.37m
3:09AM0.04m
clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:50
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:44
6:43
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Temp °C
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
20
20
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
22
21
21
Feels °C
20
22
20
21
22
21
21
20
19
20
21
20
20
21
21
21
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21
22
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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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