Rocky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Rocky Point over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it's a pretty grim start. We're looking at a solid week of junk. From Tuesday 21 July right through the rest of that week and into the weekend, it's a write-off. The wind is howling from the east and southeast, mostly cross-off but with a lot of muscle behind it, pushing waves that are either too small or too messy to bother with. The swell energy is low to moderate, but the wind just ruins any chance of a decent wave. It's a classic case of "check the forecast again tomorrow."

We finally get a small window of relief around Monday 27 July. The wind drops right out, going glassy in the morning, and then a light offshore from the south in the afternoon. The swell is tiny, only 1 ft, but it's clean. The water temp is a comfortable 79°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there. If you're desperate for a paddle and a few small, clean rolls, that Monday morning is your best bet, but it's not exactly a standout.

The following week stays pretty flat and small. Tuesday 28 July sees a long-period groundswell (13 seconds) from the NE, but it's only 1 ft. That long period will make those tiny waves a bit more shapey but it's barely enough to stand up on. Wednesday 29 July is pretty much the same story with a little bump in energy, but still tiny. After that, the wind picks up again and the swell dies completely, with a few days of nothing until we get to the very end of the period.

Now, things get interesting but not good. On Monday 3 August and Tuesday 4 August, the swell jumps up to 6 ft to 7 ft from the east. The combined energy hits over 500, which sounds fun. But the wind is still screaming from the ESE at 28 mph. That's a strong breeze, clean waves but with that much wind, it's going to be a battle. The waves will have power, but the surface will be blown out. At 7 ft, this is expert territory, and with that wind, it's a real challenge. Honestly, with that much swell and those strong onshore winds, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Looking at the whole 16 days, there's no true standout session. The best quality on offer is the tiny, clean window on Monday 27 July. That's as good as it gets. The rest is either flat, blown out, or too windy for a comfortable paddle. Hang tight, folks. The forecasts can change, but for now, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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