Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with a look at what's on the cards for Rolling Stones. We’re going to ride this wave-by-wave, so strap in.

It’s been a bit of a slow start, but hold tight, because the end of the week is looking like the main event. Right now, through Thursday afternoon, the swell is big and messy. We’re seeing a solid 10ft southerly, but it’s being torn apart by a strong cross-shore wind. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The combined energy is whopping 4204 (very strong wave energy), but it’s just not coming together with any quality. This is one for the experts only, if anyone is game.

Things start to clean up on Friday morning, August 7th. A glassy NW wind of just 3 mph is going to be a game-changer, turning that 4ft southerly swell into something special. The period is a very long 17 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell that will hold up beautifully on this reef. This is the pick of the first week – clean, glassy, and with that deep ocean power. The energy is at 1858 (strong), so don't let the height fool you, there's plenty of grunt.

Saturday morning, August 8th, keeps the good vibes going with glassy conditions again and a solid 7ft southerly swell. The period drops a little to 12 seconds, but the north wind is light and the conditions are clean. It’s a very good look for the reef.

Heading into Sunday and Monday, the swell drops quickly. Sunday morning still offers a clean 4ft with an offshore NNW breeze, but by Monday morning it’s down to a weak 3ft. The energy plummets to 144 (weak), and we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, poor surf from late Monday through to the following Sunday. The combined energy drops to double digits, a real flat spell.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting again. The following Monday, August 17th, a new SSW swell pushes in, hitting 8ft with a short 7-second period. It’s clean in the morning, but the period is short and the energy is building fast. By Tuesday morning, August 18th, this is where we see the real standout for the whole period. We’ve got a clean 10ft southerly groundswell with an incredible 15-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4773 (very strong wave energy). The wind is a light offshore from the west. This is a serious, powerful swell for experienced surfers only. It’s too big for beginners, and the long period will make it a freight train on this reef.

After that, the onshore winds return from Wednesday onwards, blowing out the 7ft to 8ft swell with rain showers and strong winds. The window closes pretty quickly. That Tuesday session though, that’s the one to circle on your calendar. It’s a promise, but a good one.

So, the real action is the Friday morning glass-off and that massive Tuesday. Don’t bother with the flat middle week. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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