Rockpiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run at Rockpiles. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag and you’ll have to be patient. The first week or so is mostly small, short-period windswell with a persistent cross-off breeze out of the ENE. The water is sitting at 81°F which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of something decent doesn’t show up until later in the second week. We’ve got a long wait. From Tuesday 25th August right through to Friday 5th September, it’s a slog. The swell is a mix of small, weak E windswell and some brief S groundswell pulses, but the quality is consistently poor or marginal. The wind stays a fresh cross-off, which is clean but not ideal. The combined energy figures are moderate, but it’s just not coming together. Don’t bother paddling out for that.

Now, look at the 6th and 7th of September. This is the standout. We see a proper jump in energy. On Saturday 5th afternoon, the combined energy starts climbing, and then Sunday 6th hits with serious numbers. The swell direction shifts to ENE, and the period stretches to 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind eases to a moderate breeze, which is a major plus for clean conditions. The only catch is that on Sunday 6th, there is a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky. That being said, for a reef break like Rockpiles, that long-period ENE groundswell is going to line up nicely. The swell is around 6ft, so it’s solid for experienced surfers but not too out of control. This is the best run of the outlook.

By Monday 7th, we’ve got a 6ft, 11-second ENE swell with a moderate cross-off breeze, still holding decent energy. It’s a touch smaller on Tuesday 8th, but still clean. The 9th of September looks promising too, with a 7ft, 9-second ENE swell and a light, gentle breeze – that’s about as clean as it gets.

So, to sum it up: surf the weekend of the 6th and 7th of September. That’s your window. Everything before that is a write-off. The second week is the one to watch, but remember, it’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm on it just yet.

Rusty.

Read more