Surf Forecasts:
Rockpile surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockpile in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockpile over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the days ahead. We've got one spot on the radar, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
The water is sitting at 74°, a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's very unusual, and it's going to feel like a warm bath out there, which is a nice bonus.
We've got a couple of windows of surf, but the first few days are a bit of a tease. The standout period is hands down the first few mornings, from the 26th of July through to the 29th. Rockpile is the only show in town, and it's a consistent reef break, which is a good start. The swell is solid, coming in from the SW at 3ft to 4ft with a very long period of 16 to 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (702 to 1021). The wind is offshore from the SSW, light to gentle, which is a major positive. This setup is going to produce some clean, long lines that are perfect for a beginner. The only downside? It's a reef, and with a period that long, the sets will have some real push, so keep your wits about you. Crowds are often an issue here, so you might have some company. The morning of the 27th of July looks like the best of the bunch, with the strongest energy and a 4ft swell.
After that, things get a bit messy. The afternoon of the 30th starts to see a slight increase in size to 5ft, but the wind shifts to a cross-onshore, and the period drops to 13-14 seconds. The energy is still moderate, but it's not as clean. The 31st of July and the 1st of August see the swell holding around 5ft to 5ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore, creating a bit of chop. It's still surfable, but it's not the glassy perfection of the earlier days.
Then, from the 2nd of August, the swell drops off a cliff. We're looking at waves under 3ft, poor conditions, and zero scores for the rest of the window. The energy drops to weak, and it's a long, flat run. The 6th of August has a glimpse of a very long period (21 seconds) but with a tiny 1ft wave, it's not going to do anything. The 8th of August shows a bit of a pulse back to 3ft with moderate energy (521), but it's a marginal call at best.
So, the play is clear: get on it early. The 26th to 29th of July, especially the mornings, are the best on offer. After that, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 573 | 649 | 813 | 911 | 947 | 892 | 793 | 722 | 496 | 347 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:51AM1.17m | 8:34PM1.86m | 10:13AM1.21m | 9:08PM1.90m | 10:36AM1.25m | 9:39PM1.91m | 11:02AM1.30m | 10:11PM1.87m | 11:29AM1.35m | 10:44PM1.77m | 11:57AM1.41m | 11:19PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38AM-0.11m | 2:40PM0.74m | 4:06AM-0.16m | 3:14PM0.68m | 4:33AM-0.18m | 3:47PM0.63m | 5:00AM-0.17m | 4:22PM0.59m | 5:27AM-0.13m | 5:00PM0.57m | 5:53AM-0.05m | 5:41PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 962 | 908 | 767 | 748 | 573 | 649 | 813 | 911 | 947 | 892 | 793 | 722 | 496 | 347 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 57 | 73 | 75 | 55 | 73 | 70 | 38 | 49 | 196 | 236 | 24 | 38 | 40 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 6 |
| kJ | 47 | 21 | 299 | 6 | 64 | 151 | 106 | 144 | 54 | 27 | 17 | 44 | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 213 | 5 | 7 | 64 | 2 | 7 | 129 | 5 | 7 | 64 | 5 | 129 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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