Rockpiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good hard look at what Rockpiles has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I won’t sugarcoat it—this isn’t a classic run, but there are a couple of moments that might just make it worth strapping in for.

We’re starting off with a bit of a dud, to be honest. The first few days are pretty grim. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th have a lumpy 6 ft to 6.5 ft of short-period ENE windswell, but the wind is blowing a strong 25 to 31 mph cross-offshore. That’s clean, sure, but it’s messy, chunky, and the combined energy is moderate at best. Tuesday the 14th drops right off to a weak 2.3 ft, and we’re stuck with that on-and-off dribble for days. The swell direction swings to the SW with periods around 14 seconds, which is a nice sign of groundswell, but the size just isn’t there. The combined energy drops well below 300—weak stuff. Wednesday through the following Monday, we’re looking at 2 ft to 2.6 ft of mostly SSW to S swell. There’s a long-period pulse (up to 17 seconds) on Thursday the 16th, but at 2 ft? That’s barely a bump on a log. The combined energy sits in the moderate zone, but it’s not doing much. Constant cross-off winds from the ENE, blowing between 16 and 22 mph. It’s clean, but there’s nothing in the water to get excited about.

Now, here’s where we start to see a little life. Sunday the 19th, we get a pulse of ENE windswell back up to 4.9 ft, period a short 8 seconds. Combined energy climbs to 397. Still not great, but it’s a step up. Monday the 20th sees a drop again to 2.3 ft, but the period extends to 16 seconds and the energy jumps to 533. That’s moderate to strong. The wind is still cross-off at 16 mph from the ENE, so it’s clean. It’s a tease, but you could find a sneaky one if you’re patient.

The best of the lot, the real standout, is building towards the end of the run. From Friday the 25th through Monday the 27th, we’ve got some proper juice. On the 25th, the swell bumps to 3.3 ft from the E, with a period of 15-16 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell. Combined energy is strong, hitting 809 on Saturday the 25th morning and peaking at 996 on Sunday the 26th afternoon. That’s almost hitting the four-digit mark! The swell is still a bit short of overhead, but the direction (E) is a good match for Rockpiles’ optimum SSE, so it’ll wrap in nicely. The wind stays cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph, so the surface will be clean. Crowds? Rockpiles can be busy, so expect company if you’re out there. For an advanced reef break like this, that 3.3 ft to 3.9 ft with a 15-second period is a dream. The water is a warm 79°F, which is bang-on average for this time of year—no wetsuit needed.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is mostly a write-off. But that final weekend—Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th—is where it’s at. That’s your best bet. Monday the 27th still looks solid with 3.9 ft and 14-second period, energy in the 900s. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got promise.

Stay stoked, and don’t bother paddling out until that last week unless you’re desperate for a float.

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