Rodiles - Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's on offer. We've got Rodiles - Main Beach to work with for the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a slow start, no doubt about it. The first few days are pretty ordinary. The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. You’ll want to wait until Friday afternoon on the 28th before things start to get interesting.

Friday the 28th sees the swell start to show its teeth. By the afternoon, we've got a nice 5ft NW swell rolling in with a moderate wave energy (542), and the wind is coming out of the WSW as a light cross-off. It's going to be clean, with surfable waves that actually have some push.

Then we get to Saturday morning, the 29th. This is the standout. The wind goes absolutely glassy – dead calm – and the swell is a solid 5ft out of the NW. The energy is moderate (297), and with those conditions, the waves are going to be smooth and shapely. This is the window to get out. The only thing to watch for is the crowd, which can get busy here, so get in early.

Sunday the 30th keeps the goods coming. Morning sees a 5ft NW swell with a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW. The energy is still solid (357). It won't be as perfect as Saturday morning, but it’s still a very good session. By Monday the 31st, another glassy morning with 5ft from the NW, but the afternoon turns onshore, so it's a morning game again.

After the 1st of September, the swell drops off quickly and we hit a lull. There’s a handful of days with tiny waves and poor wind. Then, into the second week, things try to pick back up. Saturday the 5th of September we see a bigger pulse, with a 5ft to 5ft NW swell showing up, but the period is 13-12 seconds and the wind is cross-on. The energy is strong (988 on Saturday morning), but that cross-on breeze is going to mess up the face. It’s a marginal call, more for the experienced lot who don't mind a bit of chop. Sunday morning the 6th has similar 5ft swell but the same cross-on issue.

The best bet later on looks like Monday morning, the 7th of September. It's glassy again, with a 4ft NW swell and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (312). It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be the cleanest session in that second week.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 29th morning is your absolute best bet for glassy perfection. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st mornings are also top quality. The second week has some size but the wind is a problem, with Monday the 7th morning offering the cleanest chance. Get on it.

Rusty.

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