Rockpiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Rockpiles.

We’re looking at a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. The forecast starts with a bit of swell on Thursday morning, July 30th, but it’s a messy picture. There’s a 4.9 ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 15 mph. The water is a warm 80.1°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy of all swells is weak at 583, so it’s not packing much punch. Honestly, it’s marginal at best, and the afternoon drops to a tiny 2.0 ft from the SSW. This is not a day to get excited about.

From Friday, July 31st, through to Monday, August 3rd, the swell builds but so does the wind. We’re talking 25–28 mph ENE winds, which is a strong breeze, and the swell comes in at 4.9 ft to 8.2 ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period. The combined energy climbs into the four-digit range, up to 1354, but the conditions are poor. The wind is too strong, and the swell is short and messy. This stretch is between poor and marginal, and I wouldn’t bother. For a reef break like Rockpiles, that chop is just going to make it ugly.

There’s a slight improvement on Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th. The wind eases to 9 mph, and the swell drops to 3.9 ft–4.6 ft from the ENE. The period stretches to 10–12 seconds, which is a bit longer and more organized. The combined energy is moderate, around 658. Wednesday morning actually has the tag “expect good surf conditions,” but don’t get your hopes up—it’s still a 2 out of 10. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the swell is small. It’s the best of a bad lot, but not a standout.

Then we hit a big gap. From Thursday, August 6th, through to Sunday, August 9th, it’s a mix of poor and marginal, with strong winds and raw, short-period swell. The energy drops to 125–346, so it’s weak. There’s a bit of a long-period S/SSW groundswell on the 9th, but it’s only 1.6 ft–2.6 ft, so it’s not going to do anything.

Monday, August 10th, brings a sudden spike in combined energy to 1124 from a 3.3 ft SSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it’s got some energy, but it’s small. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 15 mph, so it’ll be clean. Still, it’s a long shot, and the forecast is less certain that far out. The real standout? Honestly, there isn’t one. The best surf is on Wednesday, August 5th, with that 3.9 ft ENE swell, 10-second period, and light offshore wind. It’s clean, but it’s small. For the rest, the wind is just too strong, and the swell quality is poor.

Stay patient, keep your eyes on the charts, and don’t chase the wind. This is a rough run for Rockpiles.

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