Rodiles - Main Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Rodiles - Main Beach. It’s going to be a bit of a slow burn for the next week or so, but there’s a serious payoff waiting for us if we’re patient.

For the first several days, the surf is pretty quiet. We’ve got some small, weak swell rolling in, but the quality is just not there. The water is sitting at about 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re waiting for a wave. From Tuesday 4th right through to Sunday 10th, the wave heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the energy is weak (23 to 154). The wind is a real problem too, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things messy. There are a few glassy moments on Wednesday 5th morning and Saturday 8th morning, but with the swell being so small and the period short, it’s just not doing anything.

Sunday 9th morning finally shows a glimmer of life. The swell is still small at 1 ft from the NNW, but the wind goes clean and cross-off, giving us *surfable waves but very ordinary conditions*. The energy is a weak 73. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.

We see a bit more energy bump mid-week, around Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th, with the combined energy jumping into the 120-150 range, but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, so the quality remains poor. The period is around 10-11 seconds, which is decent, but the wind is spoiling it.

The real story, the one you’ve been waiting for, starts to build on Friday 14th. The morning has a glassy 2 ft wave with a 11 second period and energy of 113. It’s surfable, but still ordinary. The afternoon sees a jump in energy to 214 with a 3 ft wave, but the onshore wind ruins it.

Saturday 15th is worth a mention. The morning has a glassy 4 ft wave from the north, with a 10 second period and energy of 247. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and 3 ft of swell. These are *surfable waves but very ordinary conditions*, but the clean wind is a big plus.

Now, here’s the payoff. The standout, the one you’ll want to mark on your calendar, is Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th. On Tuesday 18th, the swell builds through the day. The morning is a clean 6 ft from the NW with a 9 second period, and the energy is a strong 660. The afternoon gets even better: 7 ft of NW swell, 10 second period, and a hefty 912 energy. The wind is clean and cross-off. This is an *expect very good surf conditions* call.

But Wednesday 19th morning is the absolute best on offer. You’re looking at a 7 ft swell from the NW, a 10 second period, and a massive 1380 energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm. This is *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. At 7 ft, this is for the experienced crew only. The swell direction of NW is right on the money for Rodiles. The afternoon is still good at 7 ft with 1270 energy, but the wind goes onshore, so get out there early. This is the one to chase.

The crowd situation at Rodiles gets *often* busy, so especially for that Wednesday 19th, expect company. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll get plenty of waves in the sets.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Small, weak, and messy. The second week is where it’s at, with Wednesday 19th being the clear standout. Get on it.

Rusty out.

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