Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, but there’s a big payoff coming. The early days are flat or tiny, but the middle of next week and the following weekend are where the real action is. The standout window is clearly Friday 17th July through to Tuesday 21st July. After that, the wind turns nasty and the swell gets too big and messy.

Rolling Stones is the only spot we’re tracking. It’s an advanced reef break, fairly consistent, and can get crowded sometimes. Water temp is about 56°F, which is a couple of degrees colder than average, so grab a thicker suit. The sweet spot for swell direction is from the south, and that’s what we’re getting.

Sunday 12th is a bust – tiny and cross-on. Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th are clean but tiny, with waves around 2ft to 3ft. Not worth the drive. Wednesday 15th is glassy but still flat. Thursday 16th shows a little more life with a 3ft southeast swell, but the wind gets onshore in the afternoon.

Now for the good stuff. Friday 17th July is the first standout. Morning brings 5ft of southeast swell at 15 seconds with a light offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1274), and it’s clean. The afternoon is even better: 6ft, glassy, with energy at 1523. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. Saturday 18th morning is still solid at 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit choppy. The afternoon is a write-off with 25 mph southerly winds and rain.

Sunday 19th July is the peak. Morning has 10ft of south swell at 19 seconds with a light offshore breeze. The energy is massive (6341). This is serious, powerful groundswell for experts only. The afternoon drops to 8ft but is still world-class. Monday 20th remains excellent with 5ft of south swell in the morning, clean and strong (1907). Tuesday 21st is glassy all day, with 7ft of south swell and pumping energy (2646). This is a golden run of clean, powerful waves.

Then Wednesday 22nd through Saturday 25th is a total mess. The swell gets huge – up to 20ft – but is accompanied by strong onshore and cross-onshore winds from the southeast. It’s a washing machine. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday 27th July shows a glimmer of hope with a clean 8ft southeast swell and a light offshore breeze, but it’s a long way out.

So, the call is clear: Friday 17th July through Tuesday 21st July at Rolling Stones is the window. The 17th afternoon and the 19th are the absolute best. Get out there.

Rusty.

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