Rodiles - Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf coming up at Rodiles - Main Beach over the next two and a half weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag ahead. The first week is looking pretty promising with some clean, fun-sized waves, but then things get a bit messy for a while before a little flicker of hope appears late in the second week. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The best bet by a long shot is the first session of the forecast. Sunday morning, September 6th, is the standout. You’ve got a clean 4ft of NW swell wrapping in with a solid 11-second period, giving it some real punch. The combined energy is sitting at 321 (moderate), and with a light WNW cross-off breeze at just 3 mph, it’s going to be clean and lined up. Rodiles can get busy, and with crowds listed as “often,” expect plenty of company.

Monday morning, September 7th, is also a beauty. The swell dips a little to 3ft, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That longer period will make the waves more powerful and better shaped, with longer waits between sets. And with a NNE wind at 3 mph and the water described as “glass,” it’s going to be dead smooth. The energy is 270 (moderate), so it’s definitely worth a paddle.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, is another glassy start with a 3ft NW swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the energy is lighter at 192. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Wednesday morning, September 9th, brings a bit more size, with 4ft of NW swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, which means it’ll be a bit weaker and more disorganized, but with glassy conditions, it’ll still be a fun option. The energy is moderate at 390.

Thursday morning, September 10th, is a solid call. You’ve got 4ft of NNW swell with a 10-second period, glassy conditions from a light SE wind, and combined energy of 323. It’s clean, it’s decent-sized, and the winds are perfect.

Now, after that, things get rough. From Friday the 11th through to about Tuesday the 15th, we’re looking at poor surf for the most part. The mornings might be glassy, but the swell is small, weak, or the wind turns onshore. There’s a brief window on Tuesday morning, September 15th, with a clean 4ft NW swell at 11 seconds and a cross-off NW wind at 6 mph. The energy is moderate at 282, and it’s clean. It’s a decent option, but not as good as the first few days.

The next real chance comes on Thursday morning, September 17th. That’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The forecast shows 4ft of NNW swell at 10 seconds, with glassy conditions from a light N wind. The combined energy is 290 (moderate). It’s a good-looking morning, but it’s a long way out.

The rest of the second week is mostly small, onshore, and not worth getting excited about. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft with poor winds.

To sum it up: The first four days are the real deal, with Sunday morning the 6th and Monday morning the 7th being the absolute cream of the crop. After that, it’s a waiting game until the 15th and 17th, but don’t hold your breath on those long-range calls.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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