Rolling Stones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for the next couple of weeks. The only break on the radar is Rolling Stones, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and due for some serious action.

First up, let’s talk water temp. Right now, the water is at 54°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. You’ll want a good thick wetsuit.

The forecast starts with a bit of a dud. Thursday the 20th is a write-off with a messy cross-shore wind and a cross-chop on the 8ft S swell. The combined energy is moderate at 2381, but the conditions are just poor. Thursday afternoon is even worse.

Friday the 21st morning is where it all turns around. We’ve got a clean-looking 6ft S swell, a 16-second period, and light offshore NW wind. The energy is strong at 1914, and this is a standout for experienced surfers. The long period will make for some proper groundswell lines, but keep in mind it might break a bit straight on the reef. Still, this is the best quality on offer in the first week.

Friday afternoon holds up, but the wind goes cross, and the quality drops a notch. Saturday the 22nd is a solid, clean day with smaller 4ft S swell and light offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 427, but it’s clean and fun. After that, things drop off. Sunday and Monday look small and weak, with energy barely above 100. The swell is tiny, and conditions are poor.

We’ve got a gap of average to poor surf from the 24th until the 30th. The 25th and 26th have some clean but small waves, not worth getting excited about. The 27th and 28th are flat and weak.

Now, here’s the real standout for the trip. Wait for the 31st of August. Monday morning brings a glassy 8ft S swell with a massive 17-second period and combined energy of 3172. Conditions are glassy, and the wind is light offshore. This is a serious session for experienced surfers only. The size is right up there, and the long period is going to produce some powerful, clean lines. The swell direction is S, which is what Rolling Stones likes best.

The 1st and 2nd of September keep the energy high. Tuesday morning looks clean with a 10ft S swell, 13-second period, and light cross-off wind. The energy is massive at 2611. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. Wednesday morning is similar, with another 10ft S swell and even higher energy at 3510. The long-range forecast is promising, but less certain.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September see the swell easing but still offering very good surf. Thursday morning has a clean 8ft SSE swell, and Friday morning brings a clean 6ft SSE swell with light offshore winds.

So, the call is simple: if you’re an experienced surfer, target the 21st of August morning for a clean, quality session, and then absolutely circle the 31st of August morning through to the 2nd of September. Those are the true standouts. Don’t bother with the first few days. The reef can handle the long-period swell, just watch the tide.

Stay stoked, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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