Rodiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

How’s it goin’, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ll be straight with ya – this isn’t gonna be one of those epic fortnights with a stack of options. For this stretch, we’ve basically got one spot to watch, and that’s Rodiles (river). The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, so there’s a bit of a quiet start. After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag with plenty of days where the conditions just aren’t worth paddling out for. There are gaps of several days where the score is flat or poor, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

Alright, let’s get into it. Tuesday morning the 8th kicks things off with glassy conditions and a light SW offshore wind at just 3 mph. Swell is small, about 3 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 172. The water temp is 70°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – about 2° above the norm. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Tuesday afternoon gets more interesting though. The swell bumps up to about 5 ft from the NW, period drops to 9 seconds, but the energy jumps to a moderate 376. Wind is WNW at 9 mph, cross-off, keeping things clean. This is a solid shout for the experienced crew – it’s an expert wave, and with a bit of size, it’ll be pushing. Don’t expect a crowd-free zone though; it’s often got company.

Wednesday morning the 9th is a beauty if you can get up early. Glassy again with the same 3 mph offshore from the WNW, and about 4 ft of NW swell at 8 seconds. The energy is moderate at 333. It’s clean, it’s rideable, and for a river break with a bit of push, that’s a decent window. Afternoon turns onshore from the NE and it’s poor, so don’t bother.

Thursday the 10th is marginal at best – a bit of size Friday morning the 11th with glass but tiny 2 ft. The real standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Wednesday morning the 16th of September. We get a clean 5 ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, moderate energy at 417, and glassy conditions with a light N wind. That’s a proper early session with shape on offer. It’s a river break, so the longer period groundswell (10 sec) will line up nicely there.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull, but Sunday morning the 20th of September pulls out another glassy one. About 3 ft from the NNW, period 12 seconds (a nice groundswell), energy at 300, and light NW winds. That’s clean, tidy, and will have some good lines for those who know the break. Just keep in mind crowds are often a thing here.

Looking into the second week, Monday the 21st shows a pulse of energy – about 5 ft from the NW on Monday afternoon with a very long 20-second period and a massive energy reading of 1266, but the wind is cross-off from WNW at 12 mph and there’s rain. It’s clean, but that kind of period on a beach/river setup can make things a bit straight. Worth checking if you’re an expert. Tuesday the 22nd also holds about 5 ft from the NW with a long 14-second period and energy at 965. Again, clean cross-off wind, but that’s expert territory and the tide could mess with it.

In summary, the best chances for a proper surf are Tuesday morning and afternoon the 8th, Wednesday morning the 9th, Wednesday morning the 16th, and Sunday morning the 20th. The standout is probably Wednesday the 16th – glassy, solid waist-chest high swell, and the river will be reeling. If you’re not an expert, steer clear of the bigger days over 5 ft, especially when the period gets long.

Rusty.

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