Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s a story of two halves. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but if you’re patient, there’s some serious firepower waiting for the crew who can handle it. The only spot that’s really on the radar is Rolling Stones, and it’s a proper reef set-up, so you better know what you’re doing.

Right out of the gate, Tuesday the 25th rolls in with some hope. The water is sitting at 53.4°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want the thick rubber. Tuesday morning we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the south, with a nice 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (466). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, so it’s looking alright. The real gem is Tuesday afternoon: the wind goes glassy, flat calm from the east, and the swell drops to 3.3ft but it’s still clean and lined up. That’s a nice session for the early birds.

Wednesday the 26th keeps it clean. Morning sees a smaller 2.6ft south swell, but get this – the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (529). It’s a bit small, but those long lines will wrap around the reef beautifully. Wednesday afternoon the wind goes glassy again, with a 3.3ft swell at 16 seconds (548). That’s silky smooth.

Now, Thursday the 27th, things get a bit more serious. The swell jumps to 4.9ft in the morning with a 17-second period, and the energy spikes to 1459. But we’ve got onshore wind from the SSE, and the condition is labeled as “unknown” – it’s a bit of a write-off. Thursday afternoon grows to 6.6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore and the waves are a bit messy. Not your best bet.

Friday the 28th is a mixed bag. The morning is clean at 4.9ft, but the energy is solid (787). The real story is Friday afternoon: the wind goes offshore from the north, and we’ve got 4.3ft south swell at 12 seconds. It’s clean and rideable.

Then we hit a wall. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are pretty ordinary. Waves drop to 2.6ft and then 1.6ft, with weak energy. Sunday the 30th is particularly poor, with only 86 in the energy tank. That’s a couple of days to fix the boards or sleep in.

But hold on. Monday the 31st kicks off a proper run. Monday morning brings a clean 4.6ft south swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is punchy at 1086. The wind is offshore from the NNW. This is where it starts to get interesting. Monday afternoon the swell jumps to 8.2ft, and the energy is a massive 3126. That’s strong. The period is 16 seconds, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it might be a bit lumpy. Still, that’s a lot of water moving.

Now, for the experienced crew only. Tuesday the 1st of September, the morning is absolutely firing. 8.2ft of south swell, 16-second period, energy at 3118, and the wind is a light offshore from the NNW. This is excellent surf for those who know the reef. That afternoon, the swell hits 9.8ft and the energy skyrockets to 4829. That’s a big, powerful ocean. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but for the experts, that’s a session you’ll remember.

Wednesday the 2nd stays big, with 6.6ft in the morning and 5.9ft in the afternoon. The afternoon wind goes offshore from the NW, and the energy is still 1124. That’s a solid, clean day.

Thursday the 3rd is a write-off. Strong winds from the WSW and SSW, messy conditions, and the swell is all over the place. Leave the board at home.

Now, Friday the 4th of September is another standout. Both the morning and afternoon are serving up 8.2ft south swell at 14 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is massive at 2822 and 2716. This is only for the experienced, and if you’re confident at Rolling Stones, this is the best of the whole run. The waves will be big, powerful, and clean.

Saturday the 5th has a clean 7.2ft in the morning, but the wind is a strong cross-offshore, and the energy is still high (1796). The afternoon deteriorates with cross-onshore wind. Not

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