Rocky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's not sugarcoat it: the next couple of weeks are looking flat-out poor. We've got one main spot, Rocky Point, a very consistent reef break, but the ocean just isn't giving us anything. The swell energy is weak and the winds are mostly going to be against us. There will be a long stretch of days with no surf on offer, so don't get your hopes up. We'll see some clean conditions, but there will be nothing to ride. It's a waiting game.

The first window where you might even think about getting wet starts Sunday, August 16th. The wind will be cross-offshore, which is a plus, keeping the surface clean, but the swell is tiny, only about 1ft from the WNW. The combined swell energy is weak, so it’s going to be mushy and gutless. It’s the kind of day you’d take a longboard out to paddle, but you won’t be catching much. Monday the 17th is similar with more ankle-biters.

There’s a slight bump in energy on Wednesday, August 19th. The morning still looks poor with a 1ft SW swell, but by the afternoon, we see a small 3ft pulse from the NE, though the period is a short 7 seconds. This creates a weak and disorganized wave, with moderate energy. It’s not going to be a standout day. The following days into the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd stay small, with a 2ft NE swell and light winds. It’s clean, but you’re really just scratching for anything.

Honestly, there are no standouts in this entire 16-day window. Nothing gets over 3ft. The most promising day, relatively speaking, is Wednesday the 19th in the afternoon. Even then, the short period and the cross-offshore winds will keep it small, but the swell is just too weak to be anything special. It's not a day to get excited about, just a chance for a few crumbly ones if you’re desperate.

After that, the middle of next week and into the following week sees a return of fresh cross-shore winds, making things lumpy and messy on top of the already tiny swell. The energy stays weak, and the recurring W and WNW swells will do nothing for us. The second week is a write-off. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't freeze.

So keep the board in the car. Maybe go for a surf check but don't expect to paddle out. It’s a poor run. The setup looks better for a kiteboard if the wind picks up, but for the rest of us, it's a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but this one isn't looking likely to improve anytime soon.

Rusty.

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