Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Rockpile.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We've got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The real action is all the way out at the end of the forecast window, so keep your powder dry.

On Monday the 7th, the morning has a clean 6 ft SSW swell with a moderate 957 energy, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNW. It's a bit of a mixed bag – the swell is there, but the forecast is a bit marginal. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 72°. By the afternoon, it gets messier with a cross-breeze, and the swell drops a little. Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop to 3 ft, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze. Still, it's not exactly setting the world on fire, and the energy is way down.

Wednesday the 9th brings a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is onshore, making for poor conditions. This pattern of small, onshore swell hangs around for a solid week. The period stays long, which is a bit of a tease. The energy is low, between 300 and 500, and the onshore wind just ruins it. The spots are just not going to be working.

Now, hold on to your board. The standout is on Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon looks absolutely magic. We’re looking at a glassy, clean 3 ft SW groundswell, with a 18-second period and a solid 596 energy reading. The wind is calm, glassy – it doesn't get any better than that for clean conditions. The swell direction is right on the money for Rockpile, which is a reef setup that loves a long period SW groundswell. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Just be aware that crowds are often a thing here, so get out there early or late.

The next day, Sunday the 20th, the morning is a bit of a letdown with onshore wind, but Monday the 21st sees a solid 3 ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a big jump in energy to 661. The wind is light, but it’s onshore, so it’s still a bit of a gamble. Tuesday the 22nd looks similar with a 3 ft period swell and light cross-shore wind, which is a better call.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. Don't waste your time. The best bet is the glassy afternoon of Saturday the 19th, with the Monday the 21st swell being a close second if the wind plays ball. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that Saturday is the one.

Rusty.

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