Rocky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Rocky Point has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start. The first several days are looking pretty flat with poor surf conditions, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. There’s a real dry spell from now until about the 6th of September. We’re looking at tiny swell and cross-shore winds that are making a mess of things.

Things finally start to stir around Sunday the 6th. That afternoon we see a bit of a pulse coming in from the southwest with a 2ft swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, and at a reef break like Rocky Point, that long period could actually set up some nice lines. The wave energy is moderate at 206, but it’s still pretty small to get too excited about.

Now, the real action starts to build on Monday the 7th. The morning shows a clean 3ft swell from the southwest, with a period of 11 seconds and a gentle cross-off breeze. That’s clean surf. The energy jumps to a moderate 171. It’s still not huge, but it’s a step in the right direction. By the afternoon, we’re seeing 3ft swell, but the forecast calls it marginal.

Tuesday the 8th is where things get interesting. That southwest swell is still running, and in the afternoon it pushes up to 5ft with a 14-second period. That’s quality groundswell. The combined energy hits a solid 671, which is strong. The wind is a gentle cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. This is looking like the first proper session of the forecast.

Then on Wednesday the 9th, we’ve got 4ft from the southwest again in the morning. Still clean with that cross-off breeze, and the energy is still strong at 444. It’s a solid day for an intermediate surfer.

Now, the second week gets a bit of a weird one. There’s a big swell coming in around Sunday the 13th, but it’s from the northeast, not the preferred northwest direction for Rocky Point. The morning shows an 8ft swell with a short 10-second period and a cross wind. That’s a lot of power, with the combined energy at a massive 1185, but the short period and cross wind make it tricky. The afternoon settles a bit to 7ft and cleaner with a cross-off breeze. This one is for experts only. The 14th and 15th see the swell drop back down, but the period stays short.

Honestly, the standout here is Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th. That southwest groundswell with clean winds is your best bet for some proper reef break action. It won’t be too crowded, and the quality looks good. The big northeast swell on the 13th is a wildcard – lots of energy, but not the cleanest setup.

Water temp is sitting at a very warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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