Rodiles - Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Rodiles – Main Beach. The water’s sitting at 70°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber just yet.

Right off the bat, the first surf worth paddling out for is on Sunday the 13th of September. We’ve got a NNW swell rolling in at 4ft, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is 493 (moderate). It’s a light cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not glassy, but it’s workable for an intermediate. The early morning looks the pick of that day. Afternoon gets a bit messier with a stronger breeze, and the surf quality drops right off. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are pretty flat and weak, with energy dropping down to 55 on Tuesday morning – not worth getting wet for.

We hit a bit of a dry spell mid-week. Wednesday the 16th has a bit of swell back, around 3ft, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be weak and crumbly. Glassy conditions early on Wednesday though, which is nice, but the waves just don’t have the punch. Thursday the 17th morning shapes up a little better: 4ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, combined energy 404 (moderate), and glassy wind. That’s a genuine chance for a clean session, but it’s not a standout.

Now, Friday the 18th gets interesting. The morning is small – 3ft – but that’s a long-period groundswell at 18 seconds. Combined energy is 556 (moderate), and it’s clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. That long period will make for some nice shaped waves at Rodiles, but it’s a beach break, so watch out – those long-period swells can sometimes jack up and close out or run straight. The afternoon, however, jumps up to 7ft from the NNW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy shoots to 2386 (strong). That’s a solid wall of water. It’s onshore wind, so it’ll be bumpy, but if you’re an experienced surfer and you can handle a bit of chop, there’s plenty of push. This is one to watch.

The real standout for this whole run? It’s got to be Saturday the 19th. Morning brings 6ft of clean NNW swell, 13-second period, combined energy 1130 (strong), and glassy conditions – no wind. That’s smooth, powerful, and head-high to just overhead. It’s not too big for intermediates, but it’s got enough grunt for everyone. That morning window is the best on offer. Sunday the 20th is still solid with 6ft in the morning, but the cross-onshore breeze picks up, so it’s not as clean.

Then Monday the 21st – if you’re an expert, this is your day. 7ft from the NNW, 14-second period, combined energy 1700 (strong), and glassy again. That’s overhead-plus, powerful, and clean. It’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 7ft but picks up a side-onshore breeze, so stick to the morning.

The rest of that week tails off. Tuesday the 22nd has a 5ft morning, but it’s cross-onshore and weaker. Wednesday and Thursday are small and messy. There’s a gap of a few days with poor conditions from the 23rd to the 24th.

But hold on – the end of the period throws up another gem. Friday the 25th of September, morning: 6ft, 14-second period, combined energy 1100 (strong), glassy. Afternoon: 6ft, 14 seconds, energy 1577 (strong), glassy again. That’s two back-to-back sessions of clean, strong waves. The afternoon window on Friday the 25th is the best of the whole second week. After that, Saturday the 26th gets windy and rainy, and Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th are blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds.

So, to sum it up: the two standouts are Saturday morning the 19th and Friday afternoon the 25th. Both are glassy, with solid swell, good period, and plenty of energy. Get on them. Crowds can be an issue at Rodiles, especially on weekends, so plan for that.

Rusty.

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