Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, it’s a bit of a slow grind for the next week or so, to be honest. We’ve got small, inconsistent, and mostly cross-onshore wind at Rockpile (reef). The water is a toasty 73°, which is a full 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit, but don’t expect a proper winter swell to match.

The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until Thursday, July 24. The morning sees a bump in combined energy to 1175 (moderate to strong), with a 4ft SSW swell riding a 13-second period. It’s still cross-onshore, but light enough to keep the chop manageable. The morning is your best bet, as the afternoon drops off.

The biggest standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Monday, July 27. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a lovely 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell, meaning real power and shape. The combined energy hits 1337 (strong), and the wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW, which is about as good as it gets for this spot. Expect clean, lined-up waves, but because it’s a reef and a long-period swell, it could be a bit more critical. This is the best session on offer.

After that, the swell hangs around through Tuesday, July 28, with a 4-4ft SW swell and 17-second period, but the wind picks up a touch. The morning of the 28th is still worth a look.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. The first few days of August are poor – small, weak, and messy. The next real glimmer comes on Tuesday, August 4. The afternoon sees a 5ft S swell with a 15-second period and combined energy of 1166 (moderate to strong). The wind is light cross-shore from the WNW, which is a clean setup. That’s a promising one, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the charts.

So, to keep it simple: if you’ve got a free morning, make it Monday, July 27. The 28th is a solid backup. The 4th of August is a heads-up for the long-range.

Rusty.

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