Rodiles - Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Rodiles has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First thing’s first, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real tough watch. We’ve got a proper drought on our hands. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to the end of July, it’s pretty much a write-off. The water is sitting at a balmy 71°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for us. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and the wave energy is just pathetic – we’re looking at figures like 51, 78, and 84 (weak energy). It’s a real case of “check the forecast” and then go do something else.

We finally get a little glimmer of hope on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. The wind goes glassy, light offshore from the NNW, and we’ve got a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the northwest with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is up to 148 (moderate), which is something at least. But honestly, it’s still barely surfable waves. The best bet in this whole stretch is the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. The wind is glassy, the swell is a solid 5ft from the northwest, and the period is a nice 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 417 (strong), and the call is for “expect good surf conditions”. That is the standout, no question. Get your board ready for that Tuesday morning session. Just be aware that the afternoon of the 4th gets messy with a cross-shore, so hit it early.

The short period swells (6 seconds) that dominate the early part of the outlook mean the waves will be weak and sectiony. When we do get a longer period around 10-11 seconds towards the end of July and into August, the energy is a bit better, and the shape should improve. Still, the wind is a constant battle.

For the rest of the first week of August, it’s a mixed bag of small, clean mornings and messy afternoons. The 6th of August shows a clean morning with an offshore breeze, but the swell is just 3ft, so it’s a small-day option at best.

To sum it up: the only true standout in this 16-day window is the morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. Glassy, solid 5ft northwest swell, and a strong 417 energy reading. That’s the one to clear your diary for. Everything else is a struggle.

Rusty.

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