Rockpile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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