Rodiles - Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for Rodiles - Main Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right up front, it’s a lean start. The first surf that’s even worth a look doesn’t roll in until Monday, August 17th. That’s a solid two-week dry spell where the swell is barely there and the conditions are all over the place. There’s a bit of a pulse around August 6th where the energy hits 153 (moderate energy), but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s choppy, so it’s a pass. From August 3rd right through to the morning of the 17th, it’s mostly poor surf conditions with tiny waves and messy winds.

The water temperature is 70°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort if you’re just getting wet.

Finally, on Monday morning, August 17th, we get a tiny window. The swell is only 2ft from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a clean offshore from the WNW at 6 mph. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so we’re talking small, weak waves. The combined energy is 81 (weak energy). It’s not a standout, but it’s the first real chance to get a few small ones.

Then, turning the corner into Tuesday, August 18th, we see the best of the whole forecast. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the NNE with a 7-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore from the W at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy hits 210 (moderate energy). This is the pick of the bunch. It’s still not big, but it’s the biggest swell we’ve seen, and with clean conditions, it’s your best bet. The afternoon stays similar with a 4ft swell from the N and a 12 mph offshore wind, but that wind is getting a bit firmer.

Rodiles - Main Beach is a fairly exposed beach break that handles a NW swell well, and the winds are offshore for most of the good window. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company. The short period (7 seconds) means the waves will be a bit softer and more crumbly, not the powerful groundswell we’d love.

To be honest, nothing here is a screaming standout. The Tuesday, August 18th morning session is the best on offer, but keep your expectations modest. The energy is moderate, the swell is small, and it’s a short-period windswell. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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