Rocky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Rocky Point over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner. Don’t go getting your hopes up for anything good for a good long while.

We’re looking at a pretty big gap with no surf worth mentioning. From the start on Wednesday 15th July right through most of the month, it’s just tiny, weak swell. We’re talking 0.7 ft maximum, with the combined energy barely registering (6 to 12). The wind’s offshore for a lot of that, which is about the only positive, but with no swell, it’s just flat and glassy. You’d be better off taking the dog for a walk.

Things finally start to pick up around Monday 20th July, but even then, it’s not for paddling. The swell bumps up to 3 ft by Monday afternoon, building to 6 ft by Wednesday 22nd, with the combined energy climbing to 254. But here’s the kicker – the wind goes onshore and gets messy, with a big cross-chop. For a setup like this, that’s more kite-surfing territory than surfing. The swell’s short period too, mostly around 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s a bit junky. On Thursday 23rd July, with a strong cross-onshore breeze and the swell hitting 5 ft, it’ll be a real mess.

The little window of hope arrives on Tuesday 28th July. That’s the standout. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind goes light offshore from the south. The combined energy is a solid 287, which tells you there’s some proper push behind it. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be clean and have a bit of shape. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit needed. Rocky Point (North Shore) can get a few people on it, and with the crowd profile being “sometimes,” you might have to share, but for the best conditions in this whole outlook, it’s your best bet.

Before that, on Sunday 26th July, you’ve got 3 ft swell with a cross-offshore breeze, which is okay, and the energy is moderate at 163. It’s a fallback option, but the Tuesday is the one to aim for.

After that, it drops away again into the end of the month, with smaller swell and stronger winds picking back up. So, to sum it up: you’ve got a big flat spell, a messy, windy period that’s more for the kite crew, and then one tidy day on Tuesday 28th July. That’s the day to clear the calendar for.

Rusty.

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