Rodiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s been a quiet few days, but we’ve got a solid window coming up, so let’s get into it.

The first real chance to get wet is Sunday afternoon, August 30th, down at Rodiles (river mouth). We’re looking at a clean 5 ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (416). The wind is a light cross-shore from the NW at 6 mph, which will keep the surface tidy enough. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s not a classic, but it’s rideable—just be aware this spot is for experts, and it can get crowded.

Monday morning, August 31st, is where it ramps up nicely. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the NW, period hitting 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 636 (moderate). More importantly, we’ve got a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at just 3 mph. That’s the kind of glassy morning you wait for. Rodiles will be offering up some proper, well-shaped lines. It’s the standout of the first week. Crowds are likely, but for a session like that, it’s worth the paddle.

The rest of the week into early September drops off fast. Tuesday morning through Thursday see the swell shrinking below 3 ft, with onshore winds and weak energy readings in the double digits. By Friday, September 4th, there’s a glimmer: a 4 ft NW swell with a very long 13-second period and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (480). That’s a groundswell, and for a river mouth point like Rodiles, that long period will stack up nicely. But the swell is small, so it’s a playful, mellow option rather than a standout.

After that, from Saturday, September 5th, all the way through to Monday, September 14th, it’s a long, drawn-out dry spell. The swell drops below 3 ft, periods go short, winds turn onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy readings are mostly in the double digits—some days even under 50. There are a few glassy mornings with tiny waves, but nothing worth paddling out for. The 13th of September offers a whisper of 3 ft glassy surf, but really, it’s a flat spell.

So, the call is: Monday morning, August 31st, is your best bet. Clean, punchy, and no excuses. After that, keep your board waxed and wait for the next system.

Rusty.

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