Rodiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this Rodiles forecast is a long, flat spell with a couple of tiny windows of hope. The first week is mostly a write-off, so don't be in a rush.

We’re kicking off on Wednesday, 29th July, and it’s a no-go. The swell is a weak 2ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, but the cross-shore wind is messing it up. The combined energy is a measly 95 (weak energy), so it’s really just small, messy lines. Not worth a paddle.

The first real chance comes on Thursday, 30th July for the morning session. It’s still tiny, 2ft from the NW, but the wind is completely glassy, dead calm. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" and the energy is weak (80). It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be clean. For a river mouth like Rodiles, glassy is a major plus – it’ll smooth out the bumps. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Friday morning, 31st July, is another glassy start with 2ft from the NW, but it’s pretty weak (34). After that, we hit a massive gap. From Saturday, 1st August, right through to Monday, 10th August, the forecast is a desert. The swell barely tickles 3ft, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the scores are all zero. The combined energy rarely breaks 70 (weak). It’s basically a long stretch of flat, choppy, or just poor conditions. The wind is often from the NE or ENE, which is onshore at Rodiles, so it’s not a good look.

The best on offer is shaping up for the second week. On Saturday, 8th August, we get a bit of relief. The morning shows 3ft from the NNW with a light offshore wind from the WSW. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" and the energy is moderate (84). It’s clean, but it’s still small. This is the standout, but it’s a long way off and not a sure thing.

Then, on Wednesday, 12th August, the swell picks up a notch. The morning shows 3ft from the NW, and the energy jumps to 116 (moderate). The afternoon hits 4ft from the NW with 149 energy (moderate). But here’s the catch – the wind is cross-onshore from the ENE, and it’s choppy. For a river mouth, that’s not ideal. The waves will have some push, but the surface will be messy. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a clean paddle session.

The run continues into Thursday, 13th August, with 3ft from the NW and 153 energy (moderate), but the wind is onshore, so it’s still not clean.

So, the honest truth? The only real standout is that glassy Thursday morning on the 30th July for a tiny, clean wave. The second week has a little more energy, but the wind is crap. The 16-day window is mostly a quiet one for Rodiles. Keep an eye on the 8th of August, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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