Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the beach. We’ve got a solid run of waves on the horizon, so let’s get into it.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning is where it all kicks off at Rolling Stones. This is a proper reef set-up, so you need to be on your game – advanced only. We’re seeing a solid 6 ft south swell with a nice long 13-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, meaning good energy and shape. The water is a bit colder than average at 55° with a moderate wave energy (1077). And the best part? It’s glassy off and clean under clear skies. That’s the kind of morning you wait for. The afternoon drops a bit, but remains clean with a lighter 5 ft south swell.

Friday sees the swell fade fast. The morning is a small 3 ft south swell with moderate offshore wind, so surfable but nothing special. The afternoon looks ordinary with strong cross-offshore wind. Saturday and Sunday are small and weak, with the energy dropping into double digits. The Sunday afternoon is a weird one, with a 17-second period on a tiny 1 ft swell – it’ll be long gaps between sets and not much push.

Monday the 7th is a write-off for surfing. Morning is tiny, and the afternoon brings a messy 10 ft south swell with a fresh cross-onshore wind. That's a blown-out mess. That kind of power and poor wind is more interesting for the kite crew.

The middle of the week from Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th brings a bit of a rebound. Tuesday morning is the pick, with a 6 ft south swell, light wind, and clean conditions. Moderate energy (599) makes for a fun day. Nothing huge, but clean and consistent.

The next significant pulse hits Friday the 11th. The morning has a punchy 8 ft SSW swell with a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind is light and clean. That’s a powerful wave, but that short period will make it dumpy. The afternoon is the true standout here: a 3 ft south swell with a *20-second period*. That is an incredibly long groundswell. The energy is high (995), and the light wind means it’ll be glassy. This long period will really stand up on the reef, making for some long, juicy walls.

Saturday the 12th is back to blown-out chaos. Solid 10 ft swell, but strong cross-onshore wind makes it a complete mess. Stay ashore.

The real standout for the whole run is Sunday the 13th. The morning session is where it’s at: an 8 ft south swell, 13-second period, with a light offshore flow. That’s an “excellent for experts” size. The wave energy is pumping at 2141. For a reef break, this will be a freight train. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

The last week sees the swell back off a bit, but there are still clean windows. Wednesday the 16th afternoon is interesting: a 8 ft south swell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions. Another one for the experienced crew. The energy is huge at 2294. The following mornings on the 17th and 18th have large, powerful swell but with fresh cross-offshore wind, which will still have that clean face but be a battle to get out.

Best on offer: Sunday the 13th morning at Rolling Stones – no question. That’s the big, clean, powerful south groundswell. The next best is Friday the 11th afternoon, for that incredibly long-period groundswell on a clean face. Expect a crowd at times, as this spot is fairly exposed and well-known.

Rusty.

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