Rodiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the region.

We're looking at a pretty quiet start, with nothing really worth paddling out for. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and dodgy winds. You'll be fighting the elements for a knee-high dribble, and it's just not worth it. The water temp is sitting at a comfy 70.9°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there doing nothing.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday morning, the 16th of August. We've got a pulse of 4.9ft swell from the north rolling in, with a fairly short period of 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and lack real punch. But the key here is the wind is dead glassy – zero wind. That means the surface will be like a mirror, and for a spot like Rodiles (river), that clean, lined-up glass is gold. The combined energy is moderate (354), so there's enough push to get a few rides. Don't get too excited about the afternoon though, it turns onshore and the window closes.

Moving into the next week, the 21st of August is another one to circle. Friday morning is looking promising with a 5.2ft north swell and a 10-second period, which is a much better, more powerful wave. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the west, which will groom the face perfectly. The combined energy is strong (469), so there'll be some proper juice. This is the standout of the forecast period, but remember, Rodiles is a river mouth, so it's expert territory and gets crowded often. You'll need to be on your game.

After that, we drop back into smaller, average conditions. There's a run of nothing much from the 22nd through to the 26th. It's not terrible, but it's not worth a special trip.

Then, for the long-range look, the 27th of August is a real eye-catcher. We're seeing a solid 6.9ft – 7.5ft north-west groundswell building through the day. The period is a healthy 8-9 seconds, and the combined energy ramps up to a very strong 925 by the afternoon. Winds are clean and cross-offshore from the west-northwest all day. This is serious swell. At 7.5ft, this is expert territory only. It's a long way out, but the ingredients are there for a very special day at Rodiles if it all comes together. Keep your fingers crossed.

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