Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for us at Rolling Stones over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some moments to get excited about if you're an advanced surfer.

We're starting off quietly. The first real opportunity to paddle out comes on Wednesday, September 9th. The morning session is our ticket in, with a glassy 5ft swell rolling in from the SE, and the combined energy at 327 (moderate). The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year. It's not huge, but clean, and those light winds from the WNW will have it looking smooth. Wednesday afternoon goes ugly fast with a shift to a cross-shore, so make the most of that morning window.

After that, we hit a frustrating dry spell. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are pretty much a write-off – the swell drops right off and the winds are messy, either onshore or just not cooperating. The only flicker of hope comes Friday afternoon with a tiny 2ft swell but a very long 18-second period from the south. It's a weak offering (energy of 421), so don't expect much.

Saturday the 12th is also a no-go. The wind is up, lumpy and choppy.

Then things start to get interesting. Sunday, September 13th is the first real standout, but with a major caveat. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, straight out of the south with a long 16-second period. The energy is a powerful 2900, so there's plenty of water moving. Real talk though: that long period groundswell hitting a reef like Rolling Stones is going to be a serious handful, and with a cross-onshore wind and chop, it's only for experts. This one is for the guys who live for a battle.

Keep Monday the 14th circled, because that's the best we've got in the first week. The morning is mint: offshore winds from the NW, glassy conditions, and a 7ft south swell with a 12-second period. The energy is a strong 1315, and with the wind cleaning it up, this is a proper session for experienced surfers. The waves will have real power and shape. Crowds are "sometimes" here, so you might have to compete for a few.

The middle of the week (Tuesday 15th) is smaller but still fun with clean 4ft surf. But then Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th is mostly rubbish again – strong winds, messy conditions, and blown-out surf.

Looking further out, we have two more potential highlights. Monday, September 21st has clean conditions and a consistent 5-5ft south swell with a 15-second period. The energy is well into the four digits, so it'll be powerful.

But the absolute standout of the whole 16-day window is Tuesday, September 22nd. That morning, we're looking at a massive 13ft south swell with an 11-second period, and it's glassy with a light offshore breeze from the NE. The combined energy is a whopping 3581. This is big, powerful, and clean. Let me be clear: this is 13ft at an advanced reef break. This is not for beginners or intermediates. This is for experts only. If you have the skills, the stones, and the right board, this will be the session to remember. The wind is clean all day, too.

There's also a nice window on Wednesday the 23rd of September with a 6ft clean south swell under offshore winds.

So, to wrap it up: the first real slice of action is Wednesday morning the 9th. The big, challenging standout is Sunday the 13th. But your best bet for a proper, clean, powerful session is Monday the 14th, and if you're an absolute charger, get ready for Tuesday the 22nd.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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