Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start, but the good news is things start to build. The first real action is on Monday the 24th of August, but it’s nothing to get excited about – just a bit of a tease with a 4ft south swell. The conditions are a bit mixed, and the water is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 53°, about 3° below average. You’ll want a decent spring suit.

Tuesday the 25th is similar, with a 4ft south swell in the morning giving way to 4ft in the afternoon. The wind is light and clean, but the swell lacks punch. We’re in a gentle rhythm, not a roar.

Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a sleeper – the swell drops to 3ft but the period jumps to 18 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. That’s a quality sign, but at this size, it’s only going to be fun for a longboard or a fish. The combined energy sits at 525 (moderate), and the wind is light and cross-offshore. It’s clean, but you’ll be hunting for the little ones.

Thursday the 27th sees a real jump in size – 6ft in the morning, 7ft in the afternoon, both from the south. The combined energy hits 1772 and then 2383 (strong). The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, making it a bit lumpy. This is more of a kite day than a pure paddle day, especially with the afternoon 7ft and a 17-second period.

Friday the 28th cleans up nicely. The morning is a touch onshore, but the afternoon is a winner: 4ft from the south, a 13-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is 567 (moderate). This is a solid session for the afternoon – not pumping, but quality.

Now, the real standout comes on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning is a beast: 13ft from the south, with a 14-second period and a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 5861 (very strong). This is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon drops to 10ft, still with a clean offshore wind. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. Mark it.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd see the swell ease back to 5ft and 3ft, with clean conditions. The energy is moderate, and it’s still surfable, but the magic is gone.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th. The waves are small and messy, until Saturday the 5th’s morning brings a 20ft south swell. The combined energy is a staggering 10692 (very strong), but it’s too big for this break – it’s a warning, not a go. The afternoon is still 16ft, but the wind is a messy cross-shore. Then Sunday the 6th morning is 10ft from the SSE with light wind and clean conditions – that’s another one for the experts.

The final few days from Monday the 7th onward are a slow fade, with small waves and poor conditions.

So, the standout is Tuesday, September 1st at Rolling Stones. The 13ft south swell, 14-second period, and clean offshore wind make it a serious session for the big-wave crew. The second best is the Friday afternoon, August 28th, with 4ft and clean offshore wind – a solid, fun session without the size.

Rusty.

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